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Bromley High School GDST, Bromley

All-through
Other independent school
Girls
Ages 4–18

Bromley High School GDST is an independent school for girls aged 4 to 18 in Bromley. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in April 2026.

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Data last updated 26 Oct 2026

Bromley High School GDST in detail

Bromley High School GDST in its own words

In its own words: "Bromley High School is an outstanding GDST and HMC girls’ school with an exemplary reputation for academic results, sport and music. Set in a leafy 25-acre site and benefitting from first rate facilities, Bromley High School provides a beautiful and buzzy environment where bright girls flourish."

From the headteacher's welcome: "“At Bromley High Junior School, we value both academic achievement and a breadth of opportunities that will develop the character and talents of each girl. Our Bright Minds, Bright Futures curriculum goes beyond the bounds of the national curriculum and is enriched by specific teaching of global citizenship, digital literacy, leadership and innovation."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care until 4:00pm.

Coming up: an open day on Friday 13 November 2026 at 9.15am, an open day on Friday 20 November 2026 at 9.15am, an open day on Thursday 26 November 2026 at 8.45am and an open day on Friday 27 November 2026 at 9.15am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

All school open days in Bromley

Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)

Source: The school's own website

Results

The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Bromley High School GDST can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.

Compared with nearby schools

The nearest other independent schools to Bromley High School GDST are Bickley Park School (0.7 miles); Breaside Preparatory School (1.4 miles); Babington House School (1.6 miles, selective); and Farringtons School (1.7 miles, selective).

Bickley Park SchoolBreaside Preparatory SchoolBabington House SchoolFarringtons School

Where pupils go next

Of the 55 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 86% went on to university or other higher education and 4% into work.

Who goes there

In 2026, 95 pupils (10.7%) received SEN support and 1 (0.1%) had an education, health and care plan.

Getting there

The nearest railway station is Bickley Rail Station, about 980 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Northumberland Gardens / Southborough (->e), 140 metres away.

The area around the school

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Bromley High School GDST stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Emily Codling
Pupils:886
LA:Bromley
Phone:02087817000
Address:Blackbrook Lane, Bickley, Bromley, BR1 2TW
Status:open
Opened:30 September 1980

ISI Inspection Reports

Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.

  • Routine Inspection

    14 April 2026

    PDF
  • Educational Quality / Focused Compliance

    20 June 2023

    PDF
  • Regulatory Compliance

    20 February 2019

    PDF
  • Integrated

    1 March 2016

    PDF
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URN:101692
UKPRN:10008128
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Bromley and Biggin Hill
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

At a Glance

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

Yes

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Secondary Performance (GCSE)

The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Bromley High School GDST can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.

GCSE Subjects Offered

English Literature186
Spanish88
Design and Technology78
French74
Computer Science68
Geography64
Art and Design54
Religious Studies48
Drama42
Physical Education42
Mathematics36
German36
Latin24
Music20
Dance20
Classical Civilisation16
Classical Greek2

2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils

How Does This School Compare?

Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools

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Keep up with Bromley High School GDST

Before and after school care

Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Bromley High School GDST.

  • Munchkin Sports Bromley High GDST After School CareAt the school · Not yet graded
  • Super Camps At Bromley High SchoolAt the school · Not yet graded
  • Munchkin Sports St James RC Primary After School Care920m away · Not yet graded

Getting There

Train Stations

Bickley Rail Station
981m · 16 min walk
Bickley Station (Entrance)
982m · 16 min walk

Bus Stops

Northumberland Gardens / Southborough (->E)
139m · 2 min walk
Bromley High School (->S)
144m · 2 min walk
Blackbrook Lane /Southborough Lane (->N)
427m · 7 min walk
Barfield Road / Blackbrook Lane (->W)
444m · 7 min walk
Albyfield (->W)
447m · 7 min walk

Safety and surroundings

Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)

Collisions
8
Fatal
0
Serious
2
Children hurt
3

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 6 slight.

3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.

2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.

The typical figure for schools in Bromley is 19 (the median across 119 schools, same distance and years).

Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.

Commute and house prices

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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

92%

Near capacity

886 pupils

962 places

76 spare places

as recorded on GIAS

Area Demand Pressure - Bromley

High pressure
New homes approved:560
Projected new pupils:101

Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Bromley

Across Bromley council

Low demand council-wide0.91 applications per place

Places available

4,001

Applications

3,651

Got 1st preference

66.3%

Got preferred school

93.0%

All secondary applications across Bromley council (2026/27), not just this school.

SEND & SEN Provision

SEN Overview

95

SEN Support

1

EHC Plans

10.8%

of Total Pupils

2026 academic year

Provision & Specialist Facilities

No specialist provision recorded

Pupils by Need Type

No need-level breakdown available

Pupil Demographics

Key Indicators

886

Total Pupils

0

Boys

886

Girls

2026 academic year

Questions parents ask about Bromley High School GDST

What are GCSE results like at Bromley High School GDST?

The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Bromley High School GDST can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.

When was Bromley High School GDST last inspected?

Bromley High School GDST is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in April 2026.

How many pupils go to Bromley High School GDST?

Bromley High School GDST has around 886 pupils on roll.

How do I apply to Bromley High School GDST?

Bromley High School GDST is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.

Does Bromley High School GDST have a breakfast club or after-school club?

Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs at the school: Munchkin Sports Bromley High GDST After School Care (registered, not yet graded) and Super Camps At Bromley High School (registered, not yet graded). There is another within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.

How many road collisions happen near Bromley High School GDST?

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 6 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Bromley is 19 (the median across 119 schools, same distance and years).

Where is Bromley High School GDST?

Bromley High School GDST is at Blackbrook Lane, Bickley, Bromley, Kent, BR1 2TW.

Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)

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