St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School
School summary
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.
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
83.6
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
100%
National average 47%
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Not judged
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 5 November 2024
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.
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 5.35%
- EHC plans
- 0.09%
- English as additional language
- 46.2%
- Free school meals
- 4.5%
Schools nearby
Wallington County Grammar School
Wallington, Greater London
Wallington High School for Girls
Wallington, Greater London
The Tiffin Girls' School
Kingston upon Thames, Greater London
The Henrietta Barnett School
London, Greater London
Browns School
Orpington, Greater London
TLC The Learning Centre
Orpington, London
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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
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.