The 30 Best Sport & School & Kindergarten in Orpington

“Our daughter can't wait for Spotlights Saturdays!! She has just taken part in the production of We Will Rock You the musical, and she feels like such a star!! Her confidence to perform has soared since attending Spotlights and she is already wondering what the next big show is going to be! Thank you to all the enthusiastic, passionate and supportive staff!! X”

“My son really enjoys the theatrical sessions and looks forward to them weekly. I have seen his confidence grow and his creative side really start to flourish. Good environment for him making friends as well”

“Excellent well run friendly school”

“Great family run, friendly, caring and supportive. Brilliant for different ages and abilities.”

“My children started 2 years ago and were exposed as many shows as possible and really enjoyed seeing them acting, dancing and singing. Stage coach fits my kids very well and the staff are teaching my daughters are fantastic. Very professional, friendly and know to play with kids. I highly recommended.”

“Great adult ballet class - good for balance, posture, stretching, etc., and all to lovely music with wonderful teacher. Ideal for beginners and those who have done ballet before, however long ago. 8-9pm Mondays at Orpington Village Hall except in school holidays.”

“Great night with friendly dancers and a good DJ.”

“Great venu for dancing! Ceroc is a partner dance with its roots in 1940s jive. It's fun, energetic and you don't need to come with a partner. This is a great place to learn a new skill, develop an existing skill or just have fun if you are an experienced dancer! All levels are made to feel welcome! Great music, great people and a great atmosphere.”

“Had my daughter at the nursery for 1.5 years and the place is amazing. My little one really developed during her time so far. Great app that tracks her key points throughout the day too. In addition the staff are amazing. Everyone there is an absolute delight to deal with. Highly recommended.”

“Our son has been attending Monkey Puzzle since he was 4.5 months old, he is now 2 years old. We are extremely happy with his level of care that he receives. He loves coming to nursery, and the enjoys the variety of activities that the excellent team provide. The care we’ve received from every member of staff, at all levels, has always been fantastic. Our son loves his time at nursery and we are very pleased in all the progress he’s making. We can see at home the different things he’s being taught at nursery, from sign language, his motor skills and the many varieties of messy play he brings home in his hair! Personally as parents we’ve enjoyed the community feel of the nursery, having attending a few events like the summer fete and the parents first aid training. We can’t recommend Monkey Puzzle enough!”

“I love this school all my friends and teachers and all my learning”

“I came across Harris Academy students on the bus and looked up their uniform. I am really impressed by their behaviour. There was none of the usual lairy behaviour, shouting and fighting. Instead, they talked amongst themselves and made way for other people on the bus. Very cool and self aware students.”

“My daughter has been at Orpington montessori for over a year now and loves it there. She has never once been reluctant to go in, the opposite infact and has a great relationship with all the staff there, regardless of whether or not they are her key worker. The staff are attentive and helpful, children have so many different opportunities given to them and my daughter has made loads of progress in her phonics and writing which is entirely down to the work they do with her. Even when they changed the school day to a 3.30 finish which we couldn't manage, they were flexible and allowed us to continue with an earlier pick up as those were the hours we had already signed up for, with no charge. We haven't got a bad word to say about Orpington Montessori and had a great feel for it from the first time we visited. I recommend this preschool to everyone we know who lives locally and choose to drive to take my daughter there over more local options.”

“I have studied two courses with Bows Beauty, I am very much looking forward to my next booked course in April. The training was informative and supportive during the courses, which enabled me to feel confident to continue student treatments and to submit my case studies. I feel that I have always had continuous support and timely response with proactive feedback for my progression with my studies and learning. The course kits are full and exceeded my expectations with how they were presented in preparation for the courses. The staff are always helpful and friendly and have made me feel at ease and comfortable. The premises are beautifully decorated, calming and a pleasant environment with remarkably high standards of hygiene and cleanliness throughout. I would recommend Bows Beauty for anyone seeking to gain qualifications in Beauty whether you are new to beauty industry and treatments and want a career change or a beautician wishing to upskill or refresh knowledge of treatments.”

“I have had two crochet lessons with Sam. Her workshops are relaxed and informal. Sam is incredibly patient and explains everything so well. She gives you written instructions, so you can practice with confidence at home. I am delighted with my new skill.”

“Both our daughters have attended Shimmi Shakes for over six months now. The provision for ballet and tap dance is so impressive, and the girls look forward to the Saturday morning sessions every week. The team are wonderful and there is an amazing sense of community, with exams organised, and trips to the West End to see professional theatre as well. We couldn't be happier.”

“Jim is great! Excellent communication and very helpful. He installed a pickup in my acoustic and has helped me with some repairs and tricky troubleshooting. Very friendly and helpful and fair on price.”

“Expert refrigeration, led by Robin has done a miracle for me. As a shop owner, I had two freezers which I thought will never see the light of the day. He took it upon himself and perform his expertise, when I was seriously struggling. This is not only saving me money, but got me back on track on my business. Thanks a lot for your help, and I will recommend this company to everyone. So happy with your services. Ade Kolawole ( Dees food centre)”

“We have been at Mr Whitomes practice for decades. appointments are always on time, the staff are very friendly and Mr Whitome is professional, very gentle, reassuring and builds trust for all procedures. Having moved house we travel over an hour each way to visit his surgery.”

“I cannot praise this swimming school highly enough! I’ve been using them for both my children. My eldest is very close to finishing her lessons hopefully and she started off as a non swimmer and she is now a confident swimmer who enjoys coming to every lesson. My youngest has just started off and is loving every minute of her sessions. The instructors are professional and cater to each individual needs. My kids love all the instructors and Claire is very quick at responding to any queries or questions parents have. When my partner broke his foot and couldn’t drive my eldest to her lessons - I told Claire about it and she went above and beyond to get my daughter into a different session time in order for her to not miss one lesson. I will definitely be recommending seriously swimming to anyone looking for a swim school. Thanks so much!!”

“We have been using A.G.A tax services over the last year, they have been great and very helpful in taking the time to not only complete all of our returns and assessments, Agnes has taken the time to explain everything in detail and pass her knowledge of tax to us to help us better understand the complicated world of taxes. Highly recommended.”

“It's only my son's 2nd visit who had a groin injury and he is already feeling much better. Aashima had been treating and taking good care of him. Highly recommend Aashima and Xcel health. Glad I found you and thanks for accommodating my son at such a short notice.”