Compare Bromley Beacon Academy and Riverside School

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of not applicable schools: Bromley Beacon Academy (Not applicable) in Orpington; Riverside School (Not applicable) in Orpington — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Bromley Beacon Academy and Riverside School. They are not applicable phase and academy special sponsor led and community special school type located around Orpington, Kent. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Riverside School), published Jun 2019. The lowest is 2 (Bromley Beacon Academy), published Feb 2019. The most recent inspection on record is for Riverside School (Jun 2019). average roll around ≈ 250, combined total ≈ 550, typical FSM 60–65%, range 40–45%–85–90%; all within the LONDON SOUTH EAST ACADEMIES TRUST trust.

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Attribute	Bromley Beacon Academy BR6 9BD	Riverside School BR5 3HS
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Academy special sponsor led	Not applicable • Community special school
Location	Orpington Kent BR6 9BD	Orpington Kent BR5 3HS
Latest Ofsted	2 10 Feb 2019	1 3 Jun 2019
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 350 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	85–90% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	168	319
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	LONDON SOUTH EAST ACADEMIES TRUST	Bromley (305)
Website	bromleybeaconacademy-bromley.org.uk	—
Telephone	01689821205	01689870519
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Bromley Beacon Academy

BR6 9BD

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy special sponsor led
Location: Orpington
Kent
BR6 9BD
Ofsted: 2 10 Feb 2019
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 85–90% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: LONDON SOUTH EAST ACADEMIES TRUST
Website: bromleybeaconacademy-bromley.org.uk
Telephone: 01689821205

Riverside School

BR5 3HS

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Community special school
Location: Orpington
Kent
BR5 3HS
Ofsted: 1 3 Jun 2019
Pupils: ≈ 350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Bromley (305)
Website: —
Telephone: 01689870519

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.