Newstead Wood School
Secondary school in Orpington, Bromley. Report card, Apr 2026: 3 exceptional, 3 strong, 1 expected.
Latest inspection: report card, area by area
Inspected 28 April 2026, report published 7 September 2026.
| Area | Grade | Across England |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard | 16% of schools with a report card got this |
| Achievement | Exceptional | 2% of schools with a report card got this |
| Attendance and behaviour | Exceptional | 1% of schools with a report card got this |
| Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard | 55% of schools with a report card got this |
| Inclusion | Exceptional | 2% of schools with a report card got this |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard | 22% of schools with a report card got this |
| Post-16 provision | Strong standard | 28% of schools with a report card got this |
| Safeguarding | Met | Meets the standards for keeping children safe |
What these grades mean
- Exceptional
- Among the very best in the country in this area. Ofsted gives it rarely.
- Strong standard
- Goes beyond what Ofsted expects, consistently.
- Expected standard
- Does what Ofsted expects of every school. The most common grade.
Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.
Next inspection: around April 2030
The last inspection was in April 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.
An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.
Nearby secondary schools
- 0.4 milesDarrick Wood School
Good (May 2024)
- 1.3 milesSt Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School
No overall grade. Quality of education outstanding (Nov 2024)
- 1.6 milesBishop Justus CofE School
No overall grade. Quality of education requires improvement (Feb 2025)
- 1.7 milesRavens Wood School
School remains Good (Jun 2023)
- 1.9 milesHarris Academy Orpington
Good (May 2023)
Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.