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St Philomena's Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

St Philomena's Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Orpington, Bromley , serving pupils aged 5–11, with 202 pupils, and a capacity of 208 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

5–11

Age range

202

Pupils

208

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2010

St Philomena's Primary School Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Philomena's Primary School is managed by Bromley and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 97% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Bromley before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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St Philomena's Primary School — School Information

Full address
Chelsfield Road, Orpington, BR5 4DR
Local authority
Bromley
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5–11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
13.4% of pupils
DfE URN
141482

Other Primary Schools in Orpington

If St Philomena's Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Orpington are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Philomena's Primary School

Is St Philomena's Primary School oversubscribed?

St Philomena's Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 208 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Philomena's Primary School?

St Philomena's Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Bromley before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Philomena's Primary School cover?

St Philomena's Primary School is a primary school in Orpington, Bromley, serving pupils aged 5–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Philomena's Primary School?

St Philomena's Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2010. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.