What is the best primary school in Orpington?

On our composite score, St James' Roman Catholic Primary School is the top-ranked primary school in Orpington, with a grade A. The score is one view of a school: each profile shows the figures behind it, and the list above ranks every scored primary school in the area.

How many primary schools are there in Orpington?

There are 26 primary schools in Orpington with a composite score on FindGreatSchools. Schools too new to have published results, and independent and special schools, are listed on their own pages.

How are primary schools in Orpington ranked?

By our composite score, which blends four domains (Ofsted inspection, attainment, progress and engagement) into a grade from A to F. Schools are ordered by score weighted by data completeness, so a school with thin data cannot leapfrog a well-measured one. The method and weights are published in full.

When do I apply for a primary school place in Orpington?

Applications for Reception places in Orpington starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

The best primary schools in Orpington

Compare 26 top-rated primary schools in Orpington, ranked by Ofsted ratings, SATs results, attendance and progress. Top of the list: St James' Roman Catholic Primary School.

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Compare the top two side by side: St James' Roman Catholic Primary School vs Warren Road Primary School

The best primary schools in Orpington

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St James' Roman Catholic Primary School

Warren Road Primary School

Crofton Junior School

Perry Hall Primary School

Tubbenden Primary School

St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

The Highway Primary School

St Philomena's Primary School

Gray's Farm Primary Academy

Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School

Orion Blenheim

Darrick Wood Junior School

Green Street Green Primary School

Harris Primary Academy Orpington

Poverest Primary School

Manor Oak Primary School

Midfield Primary School

Chelsfield Primary School

Pratts Bottom Primary School

St. Mary Cray Primary Academy

Farnborough Primary School

Downe Primary School

St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School

Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School

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