The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 41% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
41%
-21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 228
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 39.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bromley
- Trust
- THE SPRING PARTNERSHIP TRUST
- Head
- Mr Liam Frost (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
High Street, St Mary Cray, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4AR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Philomena's Primary School
Primary · 544m away
Harris Primary Academy Orpington
Primary · 847m away
Manor Oak Primary School
Primary · 847m away
Hillside Primary School
Primary · 848m away
Poverest Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
The Priory School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Harris Academy Orpington
Secondary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is St. Mary Cray Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St. Mary Cray Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St. Mary Cray Primary Academy?
St. Mary Cray Primary Academy currently has 228 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St. Mary Cray Primary Academy take?
St. Mary Cray Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St. Mary Cray Primary Academy?
St. Mary Cray Primary Academy is in Orpington, BR5 4AR, in the Bromley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St. Mary Cray Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St. Mary Cray Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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