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Newstead Wood School

Newstead Wood School is a Secondary school in Orpington, Bromley. Use our free interactive catchment tool to check whether any property falls within this school's catchment area.

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Ages 11-18Age range
SecondarySchool phase
132%Capacity used (1262 of 955 pupils)
6.30%Free school meals eligible
OutstandingOfsted rating

⚠️ Important: Catchment Measuring Points Vary

School catchment distances are not always measured from the school's postcode or map pin. Some schools measure from the school gates, others from the main entrance, a specific published measuring point, or the centre of the school building. Always check Newstead Wood School's published admissions policy or contact Bromley Council directly to confirm the exact measuring point before relying on any distance calculation.

School Details

School nameNewstead Wood School
URN136551
AddressAvebury Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9SA
Telephone01689853626
HeadteacherPaul Norman (Headteacher)
School typeAcademy converter
PhaseSecondary
Age rangeAges 11-18
GenderGirls
Admissions policySelective
Local authorityBromley
RegionLondon
Approx. coordinates51.36654, 0.07559 (indicative only — see warning above)

Admissions Information

📌 How places are allocated at this school

This is a selective school — places are allocated based on entrance examination results, not catchment distance. Our tool can help you visualise the school's location, but distance from home is not the primary admissions criterion. Contact the school directly for entrance test details.

Key Information for Parents

📍 How to use our catchment tool

Click "Open Catchment Tool" above, add this school by searching for its name or postcode, enter the catchment distance from the school's admissions policy, then check any address to see if it falls inside or outside catchment.

📄 Find the admissions policy

The official admissions policy for Newstead Wood School will be published on the school's website or on the Bromley Council website. Search for "Newstead Wood School admissions policy" to find the current year's document.

📋 Ofsted Inspection

Visit the Ofsted reports website to find the latest inspection report and rating for this school.

📋 Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Latest Ofsted inspection rated this school as Outstanding. Inspection date: 02/02/2022. Quality of education: Outstanding. Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding. Leadership: Outstanding. Read the full Ofsted report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check if my address is in the catchment area for Newstead Wood School?

Use our free catchment tool above. Enter the school's name or postcode to plot it on the map, add the catchment radius from the school's admissions policy, then use "Check Address" to test any postcode or address. Always verify the exact measuring point with Bromley Council or the school directly.

Where can I find the official catchment distance for Newstead Wood School?

The school's admissions policy document contains the oversubscription criteria and published catchment distances. For community schools, Bromley Council publishes annual admissions statistics including the furthest distance offered at each school. For academies and faith schools, check the school's own website.

Is the catchment area for Newstead Wood School the same every year?

No — catchment distances change year on year depending on how many children apply and how many places are available. Always use the most recent admissions data from the school or local authority.

What is the URN for Newstead Wood School?

The Unique Reference Number (URN) for Newstead Wood School is 136551. Use this to look up the school on the Get Information About Schools service or find Ofsted reports.

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