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Orion Coopers

Hawkwood Lane, Chislehurst, BR7 5PS
Part of: ORION EDUCATION (Multi-academy trust)
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Orion Coopers
Chislehurst, BR7 5PS
1,318 Pupils
1,629 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
24.90% FSM %
791 Boys
527 Girls
About Orion Coopers

Orion Coopers is a Secondary Academies serving Chislehurst and the surrounding area in Bromley. The school for pupils aged 11–18 is part of the London region.

It has 1,318 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,629. Current headteacher: Claire Bessa.

Information on Orion Coopers 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 Eltham and Chislehurst
Ward Chislehurst
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor ORION EDUCATION
Opened 01-03-2011
UKPRN 10032980
URN 136464
Data Last Updated 27-08-2025
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Lynn Newman Chair of Local Governing Body 22/11/2024 26/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Dr Ann Parchment Chair of Local Governing Body 27/08/2025 29/04/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Claire Bessa Local Governor 01/09/2020 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Lorraine Chang-Edwards Local Governor 02/03/2026 01/03/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Patrick Ferrity Local Governor 04/07/2025 03/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Lorraine Jeffs Local Governor 11/03/2025 10/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Rachel Jones Local Governor 01/12/2025 30/11/2028 Elected by school staff
Ms Alexandra Langhe Local Governor 10/02/2025 09/02/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Lynn Newman Local Governor 03/06/2024 02/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Lynn Newman Local Governor 27/08/2025 26/08/2025 Appointed by academy members
Ms Olaide Olumide Local Governor 09/12/2019 08/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Ann Parchment Local Governor 30/04/2025 26/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Marjorie McClure School
0.13 km • Chislehurst
Other
St Nicholas Church of England Primary
0.35 km • Chislehurst
Other
Farringtons School
0.98 km • Chislehurst
Other
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
1.02 km • Orpington
Other
Orion Mead Road
1.27 km • Chislehurst
Other
Darul Uloom London School
1.29 km •
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Orion Coopers is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Chislehurst, Bromley.
Orion Coopers has 1,318 pupils, with a capacity of 1,629.
Orion Coopers caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Orion Coopers is: Non-selective.
The Principal at Orion Coopers is Ms Claire Bessa.
Orion Coopers is at Hawkwood Lane, Chislehurst, BR7 5PS, in the Bromley local authority, London.
Sixth form at Orion Coopers: Has a sixth form.
Orion Coopers is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Ms Claire Bessa
Hawkwood Lane, Chislehurst, BR7 5PS
02084673263
www.orioncoopers.org.uk
Location
BR7 5PS  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 136464
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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