St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School
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Attainment 8 of 83.6 is well above the national average of around 46. This reflects strong GCSE outcomes across the standard subject basket.
- Attainment 8:
- 83.6
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 100%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +1.27
- Confidence interval:
- [1.00, 1.54]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Church of England religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Grammar School Entry
Official links
Verified key dates
Verified exam details
Open days from the school website
Entry requirements
St Olave?s is a designated state grammar school for boys that selects pupils on the basis of high academic performance in its entrance tests. The admissions overview says the main points of entry are Year 7 and Year 12, with up to 10 Year 7 places for applicants in receipt of Pupil Premium and up to 4 annual places via the Wakeham Choristership Scheme.
Exam dates and admissions evidence
The Year 7 key-dates page for Autumn Term 2027 states that applications to take the Selective Entrance Test open via the school?s SIF on Monday 8 June 2026 from 9am, the open evening is Thursday 25 June 2026 from 3.30pm to 7.30pm, and the SIF closes on Monday 29 June 2026 at midday. The same page states Stage 1 of the Selective Entrance Test is on Friday 18 September 2026, the outcome is issued in mid-October before half term, and Stage 2 for invited candidates is on Friday 13 November 2026.
Verification
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 128 | 83.6 | — | 100.0% | 93.8% | 8.2 |
| 2023/2024 | 126 | 85.8 | +1.27 | 100.0% | 95.2% | 8.4 |
| 2022/2023 | 125 | 84.4 | +1.11 | 100.0% | 97.0% | 8.4 |
| 2021/2022 | 124 | 84.1 | +0.94 | 100.0% | 98.0% | 8.3 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Bromley for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 101676 |
| Local authority | Bromley |
| Region | London |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Voluntary aided school |
| Gender of entry | Boys |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Head Teacher Andrew Rees |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Selective |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Postcode | BR6 9SH |
| Latest pupils | 128 |
| FSM eligible | 4.5% |
Contact and identifiers
Goddington Lane, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9SH
http://www.saintolaves.net/View local authority page1689820101| DfE number | 5410 |
| UKPRN | 10006241 |
| Opened | — |
| GIAS updated | 17 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 1 Dec 2024 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 5 Nov 2024 |
| Publication date | 1 Dec 2024 |