Best Schools for Teaching Quality in Orpington
The top 23 schools in Orpington, ranked by the quality of teaching and academic support, based on verified reviews from real parents.
As of October 2026, the highest parent-rated school for Teaching Quality in Orpington is Bromley Beacon Academy (5.0/5 for Teaching Quality). 23 schools in Orpington have enough parent reviews to be ranked.
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Bromley Beacon Academy
special •5.0★ overall •2 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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St James' Roman Catholic Primary School
primary •5.0★ overall •2 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School
primary •5.0★ overall •2 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Harris Academy Orpington
secondary •4.8★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Darrick Wood Junior School
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Farnborough Primary School
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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St. Mary Cray Primary Academy
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Chelsfield Primary School
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Manor Oak Primary School
primary •4.8★ overall •4 reviews4.7Teaching Quality -
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Harris Primary Academy Orpington
primary •4.7★ overall •4 reviews4.7Teaching Quality -
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Newstead Wood School
secondary •4.6★ overall •4 reviews4.7Teaching Quality -
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Downe Primary School
primary •4.3★ overall •4 reviews4.7Teaching Quality -
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Browns School
special •4.8★ overall •3 reviews4.5Teaching Quality -
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TLC The Learning Centre
special •4.8★ overall •3 reviews4.5Teaching Quality -
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Perry Hall Primary School
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews4.5Teaching Quality -
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Leesons Primary School
primary •4.6★ overall •3 reviews4.5Teaching Quality -
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Midfield Primary School
primary •4.4★ overall •3 reviews4.5Teaching Quality -
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
primary •4.4★ overall •3 reviews4.5Teaching Quality -
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Gray's Farm Primary Academy
primary •4.8★ overall •4 reviews4.3Teaching Quality -
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St Philomena's Primary School
primary •4.6★ overall •4 reviews4.3Teaching Quality -
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Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School
primary •4.6★ overall •3 reviews4.0Teaching Quality -
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Warren Road Primary School
primary •4.5★ overall •2 reviews4.0Teaching Quality -
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Darrick Wood School
secondary •1.7★ overall •20 reviews2.5Teaching Quality
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Which school in Orpington is rated best for Teaching Quality?
Bromley Beacon Academy currently has the highest parent rating for Teaching Quality among schools in Orpington on SchoolBrowse.
How are these Teaching Quality rankings calculated?
Rankings are based on verified parent reviews scoring each school on the quality of teaching and academic support. Only schools with at least one published review are included.