Top 30 Best Diverse community schools in Orpington

“My daughters love attending Spotlights classes and have grown into confident performers as a result. This year's Annie show was a joy to watch and children clearly enjoyed every moment. I would recommend Spotlights to any parent who wishes their child to develop stage skills.”

“St Olave's has a very nice, pleasant environment where students are able to strive, as well as feel comfortable around teachers. With the extra curricular activities students learn that the school is NOT all about the grades, but inspiring the future generation.”

“Best Primary School I've ever seen. I went here when I was younger (only three years ago) and it was the best education I've ever had. The teachers are amazing- none lack effort or control unlike the teachers in Harris. The best teacher which I was very lucky to have was Matt Linzey. Great teacher, whoever gets him have a great year. He helped us amazingly through our SATs and we had such a fun last year- it was sad to leave. Great atmosphere, if I could go back I most certainly would.”

“Great school for kids with special educational needs. My experience is with a child with autism and its great to stand in a playground with parents praising the school instead of moaning.”

“It's a great school and they do anything and everything for your child/children”

“As my son makes his way through the school, I am more and more impressed at their ability to teach and nurture more than one teenager!!”

“A lovely caring school where children are nurtured and encouraged to be their best”

“Manor Oak is a nurturing, family oriented primary school. The staff really care and are very supportive of the children and parents. I have had four children go to Manor Oak and i have been a happy parent with happy children here for many years. They have thrived and have enjoyed coming to school. The SEN support here is also fantastic. I would highly recommend Manor Oak Primary School for your childs education and wellbeing.”

“I came across Harris Academy students on the bus and looked up their uniform. I am really impressed by their behaviour. There was none of the usual lairy behaviour, shouting and fighting. Instead, they talked amongst themselves and made way for other people on the bus. Very cool and self aware students.”

“My daughter loves all her classes at Holly Bellsham School of Performing arts, doing tap, ballet, street jazz, drama and singing. I love that the classes are fun and no pressure is on the children yet they are learning all the correct technique. She enjoys her drama and singing classes and is always excited to get her scripts and song words. It’s been lovely to see her involved in the theatre shows and watch her on stage.”

“I really rate this school, the staff are amazing and helpful, always try their best to get to know your child and work with them to achieve the best out comes, it's scary finding a sen school and the Borough of Bromley are really tight with their offers so you won't always get your choice, the old school that used to be here gave the site a really bad name but honestly I cannot fault the academy that has taken over, I will be sad when my kid leaves and will have to leave genuine people who really care for him!”

“Our daughter has been dancing with Lucy Griffiths Dance & Theatre Academy for many years now. She does different classes during the week and at weekends, getting many opportunities with the Academy. She helps out on Saturday mornings with the preschool and primary classes which she really enjoys and gets a lot of satisfaction from. She has entered many types of graded exams which she has achieved very high marks in. For the last three years, she has auditioned and been cast for dance teams in Christmas pantomimes, taken part in three theatre shows produced by the Petts Wood Operatic Society, and performed in three of the Academy's own shows.”

“Very very helpful for the children,i have been telling parents,keep up the good work God bless”