Orion Ravensbourne
Academy converter secondary school in Bromley (Bromley).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Driven by a determination to create welcoming schools for the local community, where every person thrives, makes excellent progress and succeeds. It is a great honour to lead this extraordinary school of committed staff and motivated students.
As students join us on what I know will be an exceptional seven-year journey, from Year 7 to our Sixth Form, be heartened that their education will take centre stage. Our focus is on the whole child ensuring that students are committed, engaged and confident, prepared to think both critically and creatively.
Through unique educational and enrichment pathways, we develop our students knowledge, ignite a love of learning, broaden their horizons, and expand their skills and character. We provide a vast and rich programme of experiences and opportunities, designed to explore and develop their talents, potential and leadership skills.
Every aspect of our student experience aims to deliver the key ingredients for academic excellence and personal development.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
12 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Athletics
- Cooking
- Cricket
- Dance
- Debating
- Drama
- Duke of Edinburgh
- Football
- Rugby
- Stem
- Tennis
- Times Tables Rock Stars
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
Key facts
- URN
- 136540
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Local authority
- Bromley
- Constituency
- Bromley and Biggin Hill
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2011
Governing body (11 current, 1 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Martin O'Leary Former | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Joseph O'Sullivan | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Helen Kay Seward | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Alexander Wynne Dryden | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Nicola Martin | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Vanitha Arulappu | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Alex Lange | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Julian Brown | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Paul Charlesworth | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2029 |
| Ms Bryony Swain | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2029 |
| Mr Mark Ridley | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2022 |
| Ms Helen Bushell Movahedi | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · until 2030 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record