Newstead Wood School
School summary
A selective girls' grammar in Orpington, Newstead Wood pairs an Ofsted rating of Outstanding across every category with results that place it among the country's strongest performers. Around 1,262 girls are on roll, comfortably above the school's stated capacity of 955, a sign of just how sought-after a place here has become. Entry at 11 is fiercely competitive, with 168 places contested through the Newstead Wood (Bromley) consortium. Nearly a quarter of pupils speak English as an additional language, reflecting a diverse intake drawn from across the area.
How hard is it to get in?
Exceptionally competitive · 5 of 5 on the Passmate scale. Demand here is among the very highest of any selective school in England - a strong exam performance matters more than at almost any other school.
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Latest results
Attainment 8
82.8
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
100%
National average 47%
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 2 February 2022
Teaching & academics
The academic record is exceptional: every pupil achieves grade 5 or above in English and Maths, against a national average of 47%. The average Attainment 8 score of 82.8 towers over the national figure of 46.9, and the sixth form was also judged Outstanding by Ofsted. With a pupil-to-teacher ratio of 18.8, this is a school where high-attaining girls are expected to flourish.
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 9.11%
- EHC plans
- 0.24%
- English as additional language
- 23.5%
- Free school meals
- 6.3%
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One of the most successful girls' grammars around, where entry is hard-won and academic standards are uniformly high. Best suited to able girls ready to thrive in a demanding, high-achieving environment.
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Newstead Wood School 11+: frequently asked questions
Passmate rating: benchmarked against every selective school in England using official admissions data. It measures demand for places, not school quality. Updated July 2026.
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.