UK Rank #6
St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School
St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School, Goddington Lane
Ofsted: OutstandingBoys onlyCompetition: Very High
Overall GCSE score:91.5
Assessment: Individual
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Bromley 11+ 2 schools Local area
Updated for 2026 admissions cycle
Best Grammar Schools in Bromley
The grammar schools in Bromley constitute a notably small but high-performing corner of London's selective landscape. Their compactness gives the borough unusual clarity: the field is limited, the distinctions between the schools are pronounced, and Bromley sits in a revealing relationship to neighbouring Bexley and Sutton.
girls' and boys' options GL Assessment, Individual Greater London Data checked 11 May 2026 Uses published 2025 GCSE measures and verified local admissions data
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UK Rank #10
Newstead Wood School
Newstead Wood School, Avebury Road
Ofsted: OutstandingGirls onlyCompetition: High
Overall GCSE score:89.2
Assessment: GL Assessment
Competition: 9.0 candidates per place
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Bromley overview
Bromley grammar schools at a glance
2 grammar schools sit in Greater London. The early filters are school type, test route, catchment or distance rules, and the ordinary weekday journey.
Schools 2 schools
Main places Bromley
School mix Boys' and girls'
Tests Mixed
What stands out
Bromley has one local school cluster, so school type, test route and admissions detail carry more of the comparison than county geography.
School mix and route
The area includes both boys' and girls' schools, but no co-ed option. Most schools here use GL Assessment, with St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School as the main exception because it uses its own school-specific process. Distance and catchment rules matter at many of these schools. These schools are very competitive.
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What stands out in Bromley
Bromley is a compact local area. The main differences here are school type, test route, catchment, and how competitive each school is.
Local school cluster
Bromley is a two-school cluster through St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School and Newstead Wood School. Together they provide both boys' and girls' schools.
School mix
The area includes both boys' and girls' schools, but no co-ed option.
Test route
Most schools here use GL Assessment, with St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School as the main exception because it uses its own school-specific process.
Admissions
Distance and catchment rules matter at many of these schools. These schools are very competitive.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where are Bromley grammar schools mainly concentrated?
Bromley is a compact area. 2 grammar schools sit in the same local cluster rather than being spread across several different towns.
What types of grammar schools are in Bromley?
The area includes both boys' and girls' schools, but no co-ed option.
Which test routes are used in Bromley?
Most schools here use GL Assessment, with St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School as the main exception because it uses its own school-specific process.
Which admissions detail varies most in Bromley?
Distance and catchment rules matter at many of these schools. These schools are very competitive.