Best Sixth Forms in Orpington 2025 | A-Level Results & University Success | FindMySchool

2025 Best Sixth Form Schools in Orpington Area

Orpington sixth form schools achieve exceptional A-Level results, with 50% of students achieving A*/A grades compared to England's 24%, and 74% achieving A*/A/B grades against the national average of 47%. With an average Oxbridge ranking of 521 compared to England's 1183, Orpington sixth forms have a strong track record of elite university preparation. St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School, Newstead Wood School, and Darrick Wood School are the area's highest-performing options, with 100% of sixth form providers rated Good or Outstanding, well above the England average of 90%. Students across Orpington benefit from academically rigorous environments with established pathways to top universities. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.

Key Performance Metrics for Orpington

% students achieving A*/A grades at A-Level

Orpington50%

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England24%

% students achieving A*/A/B grades at A-Level

Orpington74%

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England47%

Average Oxbridge rank (lower is better)

Orpington#521

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England#1183

% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating

Orpington100%

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England90%

% students achieving A*/A grades at A-Level

Orpington

50%vsEngland

24%

% students achieving A*/A/B grades at A-Level

Orpington

74%vsEngland

47%

Average Oxbridge rank (lower is better)

Orpington

#521vsEngland

#1183

% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating

Orpington

100%vsEngland

90%

Map of Sixth Form Schools in Orpington

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Neighbourhoods in Orpington

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#3	Darrick Wood School	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18 years	Mixed	None	Good
N/A	Bromley Beacon Academy	State	Not Applicable	7-18 years	Mixed	None	Good

Darrick Wood School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#3

Gender: Mixed

Religious: None

Ofsted: Good

Bromley Beacon Academy

State • Not Applicable • 7-18 years

N/A

Gender: Mixed

Religious: None

Ofsted: Good

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#1	St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18 years	Boys	Church of England	Outstanding

St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#1

Gender: Boys

Religious: Church of England

Ofsted: Outstanding

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#2	Newstead Wood School	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18 years	Girls	None	Outstanding

Newstead Wood School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#2

Gender: Girls

Religious: None

Ofsted: Outstanding

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
N/A	Riverside School, Orpington	State	Not Applicable	3-18+ years	Mixed	None	Outstanding

Riverside School, Orpington

State • Not Applicable • 3-18+ years

N/A

Gender: Mixed

Religious: None

Ofsted: Outstanding

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We combine A-Level performance data (percentage of A*/A grades), Oxbridge placement statistics, and Ofsted ratings to highlight schools with consistent academic excellence. Use filters to personalise results based on your subject interests and career goals.