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Bishop Justus CofE School

Bromley, United Kingdom
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About Bishop Justus CofE School

Bishop Justus CofE School is a student-centered Church of England School that aims to deliver Life-Transforming-Learning for all children and young people in our care. Our motto is Success through Faith, Love and Learning. We nurture all of our students to know their identity is rooted in the love that God has for them.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Miss Samantha Thompson

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews
Safety & Security 2.2
Teaching Quality 2.6
Communication 2.5
Student Wellbeing 3.0
Facilities 2.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 113 responses • 9.7% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

70.8% positive 29.2% negative

My child feels safe at this school

70.8% positive 26.6% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

51.3% positive 40.7% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

65.5% positive 27.5% negative

My child does well at this school

62.8% positive 34.5% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 113 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
17.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Excellent
68.9
Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

41.3
Attainment 8
Average grade across 8 subjects
-0.68
Progress 8
Well below average
36.9%
English & Maths 9-5
Strong pass in both
63.1%
English & Maths 9-4
Standard pass in both

Additional Information

24.5% entered EBacc
12.0% achieved EBacc
233 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 22

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Parent
Parent Nov 7, 2025
2.0

"Sick school, in the bad way"

Hello, I'm a year 10 student here and I can tell you now, this school is terrible, I've been bullied before, to be expected right, but it takes so long to actually sort out, also, I'm an SEN student, I think that's the acronym, and I have a file, the teachers are supposed to read it, clearly they haven't since I'm still treated like everyone else even though I do need more help with focus, the only thing they do is tell me to focus, it doesn't help, the headteacher is also terrible, she seems to act so nice but really she is just someone who doesn't actually care, I've only spoken to her once or twice but I can tell you she is terrible, there are few things good there, and most of it is my friends and the good teachers who I am unable to name on here but you will probably know them if you go to the school. But as a wise man once said before the reviews got removed on Google, Ketchup bombaclat
Safety & Wellbeing 2/5
Teaching & Learning 2/5
Communication 2/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5
Facilities 3/5
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Parent
Parent Jun 17, 2025
1.0

"A number of concerns"

Generally poor behaviours and very mixed teaching. The school is clearly struggling on a number of fronts (recruitment, funding, behavioural expectations, etc.) and the pupil outcomes are suffering as a result. The current downwards spiral is of real concern.
Safety & Wellbeing 2/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 2/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5
Facilities 2/5
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Parent
Parent May 19, 2025
1.0

"THIS SCHOOL SUCKSSSSSS"

I hated every single moment there! I lost all my friends over their sneaky passive gossipy behaviour, got bullied by tons of people for having Autism and the classes are just totally unhelpful for creative people. The teachers don't usually help many of the students and often dismiss them just for the sake of stupid rules!!!

DON'T GO HERE, DON'T GO HERE, I'M SPEAKING FOR THE SAKE OF YOUR CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH
Safety & Wellbeing 2/5
Teaching & Learning 2/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5
Facilities 1/5
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Parent
Parent May 7, 2025
1.0

"Such a bad school"

A filthy disgusting school, should be closed down
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 2/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 2/5
Facilities 1/5
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Parent
Parent Mar 26, 2025
1.0

"DO NOT send your child here!!"

I was at this school for 7 years, it was fine initially during my GCSEs but gradually just got worse and worse. I then found myself doing three a levels and only having one teacher for business studies, yet no teachers for my other two subjects. I had to learn the whole spec by myself for the other 2 which was an absolute nightmare. Worst experience of my life, When I asked for support, I was basically given nothing and the teachers blamed me for not trying harder when I was already balancing so much at once. Absolute joke of a school, please don’t go here if you value your education and time.
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5
Facilities 1/5
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Parent
Parent Feb 26, 2025
1.0

"NO NO NO"

THIS SCHOOL IS OUTRAGEOUS AND TERRIBLE. THE PE DEPARTMENT SMELLS, MISS OBE IS A HORRENDOUS TEACHER SHE DOESNT CARE FOR ANYONE BUT HERSELF A ND TREATS HER STUDENTS DISGUSTINGLY, SHE NEVER PAYS ATTENTION TO ANY ONE BUT HERSELF AND SHE CANT TEACH IM PRETTY SURE SHE GOT HER MATHS EDUCATION ONLINE BECAUSE SHE NEVERS TEACHES OR EXPLAINS ANYTHING, MISS CLARKE IS A PICK ME AND SHE DOESNTA CARE FOR HER STUDENTS SHE CANT TEACH NOR CAN READ. WE DONT EVEN HAVE HARDLY ANY ART OR DT TEACHERS AND OUR ART TEACHER ISNT EVEN AN ART TEACHER AND ISNT QUALIFIED TO BE A ART TEACHER. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS SCHOOL IF YOU VALUE YOUR EDUCATION AND YOUR LIFE
Safety & Wellbeing 2/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 3/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 2/5
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Parent
Parent Nov 8, 2024
2.0

"It a big school but the teacher make you stress"

It a big school but the teacher make you stress are shouting do to much pick on the ones they hate make you or force you to say something when they can ask someone else
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 4/5
Communication 2/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 3/5
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Parent
Parent Nov 8, 2024
1.0

"A parent that's had enough."

Bishop justus is a terrible and ungodly school, teachers bully students and are races and the head is being paid but is never there. The head leaves a bunch of armatures to run the school. Do not send your child to Bishop Justus school and if your child already attends there then get them out. A white male student slapped my brown skin daughter around the face with a ruler for know reason whatsoever so my daughter went for him but didn't get a chance to get him back as a white teacher backed her up against the wall and as a result my daughter has been suspended, Bishop Justus is run by demand, get your child out.
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5
Facilities 1/5
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Parent
Parent Jun 20, 2024
1.0

"Worst school"

Don’t send your child their worst school ever.
No support from teachers, head teacher or head of trust.
Took my son out in year 7.
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5
Facilities 1/5
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Parent
Parent May 9, 2024
1.0

"Don’t send your child here."

This school is terrible, please do not send your child here I wouldn’t wish this school on my worst enemy the students are horrible, teachers do absolutely nothing and the education isn’t even good this school doesn’t even deserve 2 starts it deserves 1 I’ll give you a few examples of this by telling you my child’s experiences, toilets are supposed to be supervised yet they try to bang down doors, look through doors, wait for other students to get out and break locks even the toilets aren’t safe. I normally don’t leave reviews but I want to let people know to not send your children here if you love them
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 2/5
Communication 2/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5
Facilities 1/5
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Parent
Parent May 9, 2023
5.0

"Impressed "

I went to view this school with my daughter and I was extremely impressed. The school is immaculate - the grounds well looked after and the inside of the school clean and very well maintained. We were highly impressed with the head of Year 7 and the pastoral care the school appears to offer its students. When we arrived the school had put on a breakfast for the students that were looking around that morning and I thought that was such a thoughtful and caring gesture. All students that we saw when viewing the school were also extremely well presented and very polite. The atmosphere within the school was friendly, kind, nurturing, warm and caring. I must say we both left feeling v. impressed with the head of Year 7, the pastoral care the school appears to offer and the school. A very reassuring visit for parents and students alike.
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Parent
Parent Apr 18, 2023
1.0

"If your child has any needs, of any kind - AVOID!!!"

Do not send your child here! If they are anything but neurotypical, then send your child to another school. Extremely disappointed. Had high hopes for our child here and were badly let down. Total failure of the school to get a grip on bullying, inept handling of our child's neurodiversity, and hopelessly managed from top to bottom.
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 3/5
Communication 3/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 3/5
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Parent
Parent Mar 21, 2023
1.0

"DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILDREN HERE"

i am a former bishop justus student who was bullied and ridiculed by students and teachers alike. the food is disgusting, horrendous and way overpriced. i hated every second of being at this school. So if you love your children DO NOT SEND THEM HERE.
Safety & Wellbeing 3/5
Teaching & Learning 2/5
Communication 2/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5
Facilities 2/5
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Parent
Parent Nov 9, 2022
5.0

"teachers are shit"

I swear all the teachers in this school like to brag about how they have passed there gcse and look down on us they also get angry when you tell the truth as they know there in the wrong and besides that it is also unfair how teacher and six form alike are allowed to go on there phone
Safety & Wellbeing 2/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5
Facilities 2/5
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Parent
Parent Nov 9, 2022
3.0

"I am going to fail DT"

I will fail DT GCSE due to a lack of teachers for over 2 years...
Lincoln is stealing all the door stops from the classrooms btw.
Safety & Wellbeing 2/5
Teaching & Learning 3/5
Communication 3/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5
Facilities 3/5
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Mark K
Parent Oct 10, 2022
3.0

"Some Concerns about the Sixth Form"

While I've been generally pleased with Bishop Justus CofE School, I do have some concerns about the sixth form. The course selection seems limited, and the transition from GCSEs to A-levels was a bit rocky for my child. However, the school is still working hard to address these issues.
Safety & Wellbeing 3/5
Teaching & Learning 3/5
Communication 3/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5
Facilities 3/5
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Emily W
Parent Sep 1, 2022
5.0

"Exceptional School Experience"

I've been thoroughly impressed with Bishop Justus CofE School. The emphasis on faith, love, and learning is evident in every aspect of the school. My child is thriving in the supportive environment and has made great progress academically.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5
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Rachael M
Parent Mar 22, 2022
5.0

"Supportive and Encouraging Environment"

I've been amazed by the level of support and encouragement my child receives at Bishop Justus CofE School. The teachers go above and beyond to help them achieve their goals, and the school's values of faith, love, and learning are truly evident in the way they operate.
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 5/5
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David T
Parent Jun 15, 2021
5.0

"Excellent Teaching and Facilities"

My child attended Bishop Justus CofE School for 4 years and had a fantastic experience. The teachers were engaging, and the facilities were excellent. The school's focus on character development and academic achievement is truly impressive.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 4/5
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Parent
Parent Dec 11, 2020
3.0

"Overall review from student about all topics. "

Not great, the maths teachers go at the pace of the fastest students and doesn't teach the class, just that one person, if you're bad at english the teachers give up on you, if you are clever but lazy you do not receive the support you need and end up failing, and the language teacher's accents are too strong to understand. The food is served at two places,but because of pandemic safety, the whole of one year has to get food by one hatch, serving one person at a time, and there is no one supervising so everyone pushes in.
Safety & Wellbeing 3/5
Teaching & Learning 3/5
Communication 3/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 3/5
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Parent
Parent Oct 10, 2020
1.0

"Bishop justus is SHIT!"

It’s a shit school teachers are crap don’t go plz
Safety & Wellbeing 2/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 4/5
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Parent
Parent Aug 31, 2020
3.0

"Spain but the s is silent "

MFL department hates everyone who doesn’t want todo a language
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 3/5
Communication 4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 2/5

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