Newstead Wood School
11+ Admissions Guide 2026
How to get into Newstead Wood School
Gender
Exam Board
CEM
Places (Year 7)
168
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
HealthyAbout Newstead Wood School
Newstead Wood School is a girls' grammar in Orpington with a mixed sixth form, where pupils thrive in a nurturing yet academically ambitious environment. The curriculum is carefully sequenced to build deep subject knowledge from Year 7, preparing students exceptionally well for A-Level success and beyond. Beyond the classroom, the school offers rich opportunities including performing arts, Duke of Edinburgh, and student-led societies covering everything from feminism to Japanology. Pupils here develop into confident, articulate young people who engage thoughtfully with the wider world—whether through model United Nations debates, charity initiatives, or exploring cultures different from their own.
Subjects Tested
Ages & Pupils
1,262
Total pupils
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Inspected 2 February 2022
Quality of Education
OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes
OutstandingPersonal Development
OutstandingLeadership & Management
OutstandingSixth Form Provision
OutstandingAcademic Performance
Attainment 8
82.8
Average GCSE score across 8 subjects
GCSE Grade 5+
100%
Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths
School Profile
Admissions
Student Demographics
6.3%
Free School Meals
23.5%
English as Additional Language
0.24%
EHCP
9.11%
SEN Support