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St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School
Goddington Lane, Orpington BR6 9SH
St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School is a selective, Church of England secondary school maintained by the local authority (Bromley). It has about 1,090 boys aged between 11 and 18. In March 2014 the school was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Attainment, Disadvantaged pupils, Progress and Attendance. Relative weaknesses include Admissions, Representation and Finances.
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Attainment: Excellent. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Excellent. There is no information for students up to age 16. Progress at 16-18 is above average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Progress: Excellent. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very low.
Destinations: Excellent. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is roughly average. Show details
Environment: Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is very low.
Sixth form: About average. Attainment is excellent, progress is excellent and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both out of balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high. There is an entrance exam.

Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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