Bonus Pastor Catholic College is a mainstream secondary school in Bromley, Lewisham, for children and young people aged 11 to 16. In January 2026, 105 of its 919 pupils (11.4%) were getting SEN support and 70 (7.6%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 11–16
- 919 pupils
- Ofsted: Outstanding
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state secondary schools across England and in Lewisham.
11.4% get SEN support
105 of 919 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
About the same as the England average.
7.6% have an EHC plan
70 of 919 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Higher than the England average.
Most common needs
- Speech, language and communication70
- Social, emotional and mental health36
- Autism35
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia29
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream secondary school
- Run as
- Academy
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 919 (places for 900)
- Headteacher
- Mr Conor Mahon
- Part of
- St Benedict Catholic Academy Trust
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Free school meals
- 26.9% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Lewisham
- School reference (URN)
- 150605
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Lewisham council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Outstanding, September 2017; school remains Outstanding (October 2023)
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in September 2017. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: School remains Outstanding (ungraded inspection, October 2023).
Contact and getting there
Winlaton Road, Downham, Bromley, BR1 5PZ
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- New Woodlands School Special school · Ages 5–16 · Ofsted: Good 0.2 miles
- Greenvale School Special school · Ages 11–19 · Ofsted: Outstanding 0.4 miles
- Forster Park Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 0.5 miles
- Conisborough College Mainstream + base · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Requires improvement 0.6 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Downderry Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 14.7%, EHC plans 1.9% 0.1 miles
- St John Baptist Southend Church of England Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 12.4%, EHC plans 6.2% 0.4 miles
- Rangefield Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 18.6%, EHC plans 4.7% 0.4 miles
Questions about Bonus Pastor Catholic College
How many pupils at Bonus Pastor Catholic College have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 105 of the 919 pupils (11.4%) were getting SEN support and 70 (7.6%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state secondary schools it is 14.1% and 3.5%.
What are the most common needs at Bonus Pastor Catholic College?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are speech, language and communication needs (70 pupils), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (36 pupils) and autism (35 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Bonus Pastor Catholic College?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Bonus Pastor Catholic College?
Through Lewisham council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Bonus Pastor Catholic College?
You can ask for Bonus Pastor Catholic College to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Bonus Pastor Catholic College have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Forster Park Primary School, about 0.5 miles away.
Where is Bonus Pastor Catholic College?
Winlaton Road, Downham, Bromley, BR1 5PZ, in Lewisham.
School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.