Lewisham
Bonus Pastor Catholic College
GCSE results 2026: every Lewisham school ranked · how England did
Dependable results for a comprehensive intake; the journey is the main thing to weigh.
What the data says
Published data, read plainly. It tells you what to check next; it does not guarantee a place or replace your local authority’s admissions guidance.
Attainment 8 of 49.6 is close to the national average of around 46.
- 49.6
- Attainment 8
- 47%
- 5+ Eng & Maths
- 2025/2026
- Academic year
No Progress 8 data is available for this school in the years we hold.
Admissions realism depends on your home postcode and the school's published allocation data. Enter your postcode on this page to get a more specific assessment, and always verify the latest policy on the school's official admissions page.
This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
Watch-outs
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
What to do next
- Verify the school's official admissions policy
- Download and review the Supplementary Information Form
- Book an open day or school visit
- Add this school to your shortlist and compare with backup options
Starting school in September 2027
- Secondary (Year 7): apply by 31 October 2026; offers on 1 March 2027.
National dates for England. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another council.
Applications and offers
National offer day figures that councils report to the Department for Education. These are counts only: they do not show how far away the last child offered a place lived.
Year 7 entry
| Year of entry | Places offered | Put it first | First choices offered | Applications (any preference) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | 172 | 305 | 151 (50%) | 686 |
| September 2025 | 168 | 319 | 143 (45%) | 738 |
| September 2024 | 171 | 330 | 148 (45%) | 745 |
| September 2023 | 171 | 316 | 140 (44%) | 726 |
| September 2022 | 169 | 282 | 139 (49%) | 730 |
Source: Department for Education: Primary and secondary school applications and offers, Academic year 2026/27, school-level data, published 18 June 2026. “–” means the figure was not published. The council’s own allocation figures are the official record: check Lewisham’s admissions page for cut-off distances, the admission rules and this year’s dates.
Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Admissions, open days and sixth form
Copied from the school's and test organisers' own pages; check them before registering or applying.
Questions parents ask about Bonus Pastor Catholic College
- How good are Bonus Pastor Catholic College's GCSE results?
- In 2025/26 (provisional) pupils averaged an Attainment 8 score of 49.6, against 47.6 across England. 9.7% got grade 7 or above in both English and maths.
- How hard is it to get into Bonus Pastor Catholic College?
- For September 2026, 305 families put it first for 172 Year 7 places: 1.8 first choices per place, the 41st highest in London.
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | 7+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/2026 (provisional) | 186 | 49.6 | — | 46.8% | 9.7% | — | — |
| 2024/2025 | 175 | 50.7 | — | 43.4% | — | 41.1% | 4.4 |
EBacc figures stop at 2024/2025: the DfE no longer publishes them from 2025/2026.
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Lewisham for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 150605 |
| Local authority | Lewisham |
| Region | London |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Conor Mahon |
| Trust | ST BENEDICT CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | BR1 5PZ |
| Pupils | 914 |
| FSM eligible | 24.9% |
Contact and identifiers
Winlaton Road, Downham, Bromley, Kent, BR1 5PZ
http://www.bonuspastor.co.uk/2086952100| DfE number | 4802 |
| UKPRN | 10094509 |
| Opened | 1 Apr 2024 |
| GIAS updated | 27 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2025/2026 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |