Schools across Bromley
Local authority · 121 schools across 11 towns
121
76 primary · 19 secondary
57,529
94% capacity used
41
15 outstanding · 26 good
61,393
3,864 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
77.6%
KS2 Maths
75.8%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
2,914 spare places
Secondary Schools
69 over capacity
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
5.9%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
14.4%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
98
2024/25
Absence trend across Bromley schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
45%
Plans Issued
719
Assessment Requests
1,062
Tribunal Cases
56
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
21
Lodged
(0.4%)
15
Heard
5
Successful
(33%)
Primary (infant classes)
15
Lodged
(0.4%)
13
Heard
4
Successful
(31%)
Secondary
128
Lodged
(2.5%)
103
Heard
10
Successful
(10%)
Total
149
Lodged
(1.5%)
118
Heard
15
Successful
(13%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.