St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School
Orpington, Kent, Greater London · BR6 9SH
A boys' grammar school with a strong Church of England character, St Olave's and St Saviour's draws applicants from well beyond its Orpington base, as its place on the St Olave's Grammar School (Bromley) consortium suggests. Entry at 11 is fiercely competitive: as a superselective, places are awarded on performance in a bespoke assessment rather than catchment, with just 124 places available. The school is notably oversubscribed in practice, with around 1,085 pupils on roll against a stated capacity of 838. Nearly half the cohort speaks English as an additional language, pointing to a diverse and academically driven intake.
1,085
Pupils
Not judged
Ofsted
124
Places (PAN)
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- Gender
- Boys
- Type
- superselective grammar school
- Pupils
- 1,085
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 18.1
- Location
- Orpington, Kent, Greater London
- Website
- http://www.saintolaves.net/
Entrance & admissions
- Consortium
- St Olave's Grammar School (Bromley)
- Exam board
- Bespoke
- Subjects tested
- English, Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning
- Places (PAN)
- 124
- Entry age
- 11
Key dates· 2027 entry
Exam dateNext
18 September 2026
Application deadline
31 October 2026
Offers date
1 March 2027
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Latest results
Attainment 8
83.6
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
100%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Results sit at the very top of the national range. The average Attainment 8 score of 83.6 dwarfs the national figure of 46.9, and every pupil secures grade 5 or above in English and Maths, against a national average of 47%. Ofsted judged the quality of education, sixth form and leadership all Outstanding, so the strong outcomes are matched by inspectors' confidence in how teaching is delivered.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 5.35%
- EHC plans
- 0.09%
- English as additional language
- 46.2%
- Free school meals
- 4.5%
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Not judged
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 5 November 2024
The last word
A high-achieving, oversubscribed boys' grammar where entry is genuinely demanding and results are exceptional. Best suited to able boys who will thrive in an academically intense, faith-rooted environment.
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St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School located?
St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School is located at Goddington Lane, Orpington, BR6 9SH.
What type of school is St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School?
St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School is a superselective state grammar school in Greater London.
What subjects does St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School test in the 11+?
St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School tests English, Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning at 11+.
Which exam board does St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School use for the 11+?
St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School's 11+ uses Bespoke.
When is the St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School 11+ exam?
For the 2027 entry, the St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School 11+ exam is on 18 September 2026.
How do I apply to St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School?
For 2027 entry, the application deadline is 31 October 2026.
When are St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School 11+ offers released?
For 2027 entry, St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School releases offers on 1 March 2027.
Which consortium does St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School belong to?
St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School is part of the St Olave's Grammar School (Bromley) consortium.
How many places does St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School offer?
St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School has a published admission number of 124 places.
How many pupils attend St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School?
St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School has approximately 1,085 pupils on roll.
What is St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School was rated "Not judged" by Ofsted at its inspection on 5 November 2024.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.