Newstead Wood School — Secondary School in Orpington

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Newstead Wood School

Orpington, BR6 9SA

1,262 Pupils

955 Capacity

11–18 Age Range

6.30% FSM %

115 Boys

1,147 Girls

About Newstead Wood School

Newstead Wood School is a Secondary Academies serving Orpington and the surrounding area in Bromley. The school for pupils aged 11–18 is part of the London region.

It has 1,262 pupils on roll. School capacity: 955. Current headteacher: Paul Norman.

Information on Newstead Wood School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Bromley
Region	London
Administrative District	Bromley
Parliamentary Constituency	Orpington
Ward	Farnborough & Crofton
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Selective
Religious Character	None
Gender Policy	Girls
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor	UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Opened	01-04-2011
UKPRN	10033282
URN	136551
Data Last Updated	27-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (7)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Naureen Khalid	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/09/2017	31/07/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Paula Hills	Local Governor	13/05/2025	13/05/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Sol Otchere	Local Governor	18/09/2018	18/09/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Steve Penny	Local Governor	01/09/2017	01/09/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Jenny Wilkins	Local Governor	23/03/2021	23/03/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jenny Wilkins	Local Governor	23/03/2021	30/09/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Eileen Zhang	Local Governor	29/01/2019	29/01/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust