The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 85% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
85%
+23.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 427
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 36.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bromley
- Trust
- THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Robert Bradley (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Gray's Farm Road, St Paul's Cray, Orpington, Kent, BR5 3AD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRectory Paddock School
Special school · 345m away
Riverside School
Special school · 536m away
Kemnal Technology College
Secondary · 551m away
Midfield Primary School
Primary · 768m away
Leesons Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Hope Community School
Primary · 1.5km away
Orchard Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Gray's Farm Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Gray's Farm Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Gray's Farm Primary Academy?
Gray's Farm Primary Academy currently has 427 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Gray's Farm Primary Academy take?
Gray's Farm Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Gray's Farm Primary Academy?
Gray's Farm Primary Academy is in Orpington, BR5 3AD, in the Bromley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Gray's Farm Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Gray's Farm Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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