# St Philomena's Primary School — Orpington, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.6/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Students:** 200
- **Principal:** Veronica Maher

## Contact

- **Address:** Chelsfield Road, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4DR
- **Phone:** 01689 826550
- **Website:** https://www.st-philomenas.bromley.sch.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/orpington/st-philomenas-primary-school-16255

## About

We believe that God is at the centre of everything that happens in our school. We are a happy, caring and welcoming community, where the learning environment and the wide range of opportunities offered, help every child reach their full potential and make the most of the gifts and talents given to them by God.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Outstanding — May 2010
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — May 2010

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Our Happy Experience at St Philomena's: We've been so impressed with the welcoming community at St Philomena's. The staff are caring and supportive, and the facilities are excellent. Our child loves attending the after-school clubs and is thriving academically. *(Sep 2022)*
- **4/5** — Room for Improvement: While we appreciate St Philomena's commitment to its Catholic values, we feel the school could do more to engage with parents. Communication can be hit-or-miss, and we've had some issues with the school's admissions process. Still, our child is happy and thriving. *(Mar 2022)*
- **5/5** — Exceptional Education and Care: We chose St Philomena's for its strong Catholic ethos and commitment to providing a well-rounded education. We've been blown away by the teachers' passion and dedication, and our child's progress has been fantastic. *(Nov 2021)*
- **4/5** — A Great Foundation for Life: Although our child has moved on, we're still grateful for the wonderful experience they had at St Philomena's. The school's values and sense of community really helped shape their character, and we'll always be thankful for that. *(Jun 2020)*

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