2026 Best Secondary Schools in Orpington Area

Orpington secondary schools achieve exceptional results, with an average Attainment 8 score of 73 compared to England's 39, and 89% of students achieving grades 9-7 at GCSE—well above the national average of 56%. St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School and Newstead Wood School are highly selective grammar schools for boys and girls respectively, while Darrick Wood School offers a comprehensive alternative with strong academic standards. With 81% of students entering EBacc subjects compared to 41% nationally, Orpington's schools demonstrate a strong commitment to academic breadth and rigour. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or FMS Inspection Score.