Marjorie McClure School
Marjorie McClure School is a special academy in Chislehurst for boys and girls aged 4 to 19. It has 125 pupils, 25 more than it has places for. About 31 in every 100 pupils come from a low-income family, a bit more than at most schools. Ofsted's last grade was outstanding, back in 2023.
110 Slades Drive, Chislehurst, BR7 6FG020 8467 0174marjoriemcclure.org.ukMrs Rebecca Cottage headteacherAll details
What Ofsted found
A shorter visit on 14 June 2023 found nothing to change the school's grade. Read the report on Ofsted's website.
Outstanding overall. A shorter follow-up visit found nothing to change that, although the inspectors did raise some concerns, so a full inspection will follow. The last full inspection was before September 2019, which is as far back as Ofsted's public records go, so we can't show its date or the grades for each area.
Results
GCSE results, summer 2025
8 pupils sat their GCSEs. Here is how they did against every state secondary in England.
All GCSE measures, year by year
| Measure | 2025 | 2024† | 2023† | 2022† | 2019† | 2018† | Bromley | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils at the end of Year 11 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 9 | – | – |
| Average GCSE scoreAttainment 8 | – | – | – | – | 4.8 | 16.0 | 51.8 | 46.8 |
| Progress from age 11Progress 8 | – | – | – | – | -1.37 | -1.26 | – | – |
| Strong pass in English and mathsGrade 5+ in English and maths | – | – | – | – | 0% | 22% | 55% | 46% |
| Standard pass in English and mathsGrade 4+ in English and maths | – | – | – | – | 10% | 22% | 73% | 66% |
| Core subjects scoreEBacc average point score | – | – | – | – | 0.48 | 1.41 | 4.74 | 4.15 |
| Taking the core subjectsEBacc entry | – | – | – | – | 0% | 0% | 55% | 41% |
| Average GCSE score: pupils who started behindAttainment 8, low prior attainers | – | – | – | – | 3.9 | – | – | – |
† These results are for Marjorie McClure School, the school this one replaced in September 2024. Same building and the same children. It got a new registration number, usually because it joined an academy trust.
Year 6 results (SATs), summer 2025
9 children took the tests. Here is how they did against every state primary in England. With a year group this small, a couple of children can move the percentages a long way.
All Year 6 measures, year by year
| Measure | 2025 | 2024† | 2023† | 2019† | 2018† | 2017† | Bromley | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils tested | 9 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 5 | – | – |
| Reached the expected level at 11Expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 0% | – | 0% | – | – | 70% | 63% |
| Working above the expected levelHigher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 0% | – | 0% | – | – | 13% | 8% |
| Maths scoreMaths average scaled score | – | 82.0 | – | – | – | – | 106.4 | 104.6 |
| Expected level: readingReading expected standard | 0% | 0% | – | 0% | – | – | – | – |
| Expected level: mathsMaths expected standard | 0% | 0% | – | 0% | – | – | – | – |
| Expected level: writingWriting expected standard (teacher assessed) | 0% | 0% | – | 0% | – | – | – | – |
| Reading progressReading progress score | – | – | – | -6.5 | – | – | – | – |
| Maths progressMaths progress score | – | – | – | -6.6 | – | – | – | – |
There are no progress figures for 2025. That year group missed their Year 2 tests during Covid, so there was no starting point to measure from. Progress figures come back with the December 2026 results. Tests were cancelled altogether in 2020 and 2021.
† These results are for Marjorie McClure School, the school this one replaced in September 2024. Same building and the same children. It got a new registration number, usually because it joined an academy trust.
Getting a place
Admissions policy not published.
Each council publishes its own figures on how many families applied and how far away the last child to get a place lived. We are adding councils one at a time. If you have a link to Bromley council's admissions booklet, send it to us.
Who goes here
Who the school teaches, from the latest school census.
Specialist SEND provision. A special school for pupils with physical disability, profound and multiple learning difficulties.
To get a place in the unit or resourced provision, a child normally needs an education, health and care plan (EHCP) that names the school. Other schools in Bromley with physical disability provision.
The most common needs among pupils getting extra support: Specific learning difficulty (22), Profound and multiple learning difficulty (19), Severe learning difficulty (19), language and communications needs (15), Moderate learning difficulty (12), Physical disability (8).
How the mix of pupils has changed
| Census | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Pupils on roll | 125 | 119 |
| Pupils from low-income familiesFree school meals | 30% | 31% |
| Pupils learning EnglishEnglish as an additional language | 21% | 17% |
| Pupils getting extra supportSEN support | – | 0% |
| Pupils with an EHC planEducation, health and care plans | – | 100% |
Attendance and behaviour
In 2024/25 pupils were in school 86.6% of the time. Across similar schools in England it was 94.8%.
Attendance year by year
| Measure | 2024/25 | 2023/24† | 2022/23† | 2021/22† | 2020/21† | 2018/19† | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sessions missedOverall absence | 13.4% | 12.8% | 16.2% | 16.0% | 11.3% | 11.9% | 5.2% |
| Missed with permissionAuthorised absence | 12.7% | 11.7% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 10.6% | 11.2% | – |
| Missed without permissionUnauthorised absence | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 0.7% | – |
| Pupils missing a lot of schoolPersistent absence | 41.5% | 43.7% | 50.6% | 50.0% | 39.2% | 38.7% | 12.8% |
| SuspensionsSuspension rate | 0.0 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Permanent exclusionsPermanent exclusions | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
† These attendance figures are for Marjorie McClure School, the school this one replaced in September 2024. Same building and the same children. It got a new registration number, usually because it joined an academy trust.
What pupils do next
After GCSEs
Where the 6 pupils who left in 2022/23 were a year later.
Staff and money
From the government's count of school staff in November 2025 and the school's published accounts.
Money
From the academy accounts return, year to August 2025. The per-pupil figures are compared with other special schools in England that report their accounts the same way.
Reserves are the money left over at the end of the year, kept back for emergencies and big projects. Being in the red year after year is a warning sign. Very large reserves can mean money sitting in the bank instead of being spent on today's pupils. Academy figures are rounded to the nearest £1,000 and include a share of any money the trust holds centrally.
The area around the school
Crime figures come from police.uk. The police record each crime at the nearest of a fixed set of map points rather than the exact spot, so “within 500 m” is only rough. House prices are from HM Land Registry sales nearby over the last two years.
Nearby schools
The closest schools, nearest first. Hover over a row to see it on the map.
| School | Type | Distance | Pupils | Ofsted | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orion Coopers | Academy | 130 m | 1,339 | Good 2023 | 48 | Compare |
| St Nicholas Church of England Primary | Academy | 470 m | 215 | No overall grade 2024 | 97 | Compare |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School | Academy | 0.6 miles | 222 | Good 2022 | 84 | Compare |
| Farringtons School | Independent (grammar) | 0.7 miles | 637 | Not inspected | – | Compare |
| Orion Mead Road | Academy | 0.9 miles | 82 | Good 2023 | 56 | Compare |
| Darul Uloom London School | Independent (grammar) | 0.9 miles | 130 | Not inspected | – | Compare |
| Bromley High School GDST | Independent | 1.1 miles | 886 | Not inspected | – | Compare |
| Chislehurst School for Girls | Academy | 1.1 miles | 1,227 | Good 2023 | 70 | Compare |
Questions parents ask
Is Marjorie McClure School a good school?
Marjorie McClure School doesn't have a score yet. Ofsted rated it outstanding at its last inspection in June 2023.
What is Marjorie McClure School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Marjorie McClure School outstanding at its last full inspection on 14 June 2023.
How good are Marjorie McClure School's SATs results?
In summer 2025, 0% of Year 6 children reached the expected level in reading, writing and maths. Across England it was 63%. 0% went further and reached the higher level. The year group was small, so the percentages jump around a lot from year to year.
How many pupils does Marjorie McClure School have?
125 pupils aged 4 to 19 were on the roll in January 2026. It has 100 places, so it is 125% full.
What is attendance like at Marjorie McClure School?
Pupils were in school 86.6% of the time in 2024/25. Similar schools in England managed 94.8%. 41% of pupils missed at least a tenth of the year.
Does Marjorie McClure School have specialist SEND provision?
Yes. It is a special school for physical disability, profound and multiple learning difficulties. To get a place there, a child normally needs an education, health and care plan (EHCP) that names the school.
Does Marjorie McClure School have a sixth form?
Yes.
These answers come straight from the figures on this page and update when new data comes out.
Contact and details
- Address
- 110 Slades Drive, Chislehurst, BR7 6FG
- Telephone
- 020 8467 0174
- Website
- www.marjoriemcclure.org.uk
- Headteacher
- Mrs Rebecca Cottage
- Type of school
- Special academy (Academy special converter, academies)
- Phase
- Special school, ages 4-19, with sixth form
- Gender
- Mixed
- Multi-academy trust
- Nexus Education Schools Trust (20 schools)
- Local authority
- Bromley
- Ward
- Chislehurst
- Constituency
- Eltham and Chislehurst
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 1 September 2024 (academy converter)
- URN
- 151016 · LAESTAB 3057005 · UKPRN 10095737
- Formerly
- Marjorie McClure School
Recent changes
- New KS4 results for 2024/25
Where these figures come from
- School details: Department for Education, Get Information About Schools, refreshed daily (this page rebuilt 13 September 2026).
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, monthly; latest publication in our data 27 August 2026.
- GCSE results: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25 final.
- Year 6 results: DfE key stage 2 tables, 2024/25.
- Attendance: DfE pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25 full year.
- Pupil characteristics: DfE school census, January 2026.
- Staff: DfE school workforce census, November 2025.
- Pupil premium: DfE allocations and conditions of grant, 2026 to 2027.
- Money: DfE financial benchmarking and insights tool, academy accounts return 2024/25.
- Neighbourhood: police.uk street-level crime, HM Land Registry price paid data, NaPTAN bus stops, English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
- All under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Full list and update calendar.