Is St. Mary Cray Primary Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 26 April 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 61st of 75 primary schools in Bromley. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St. Mary Cray Primary Academy's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 41% of pupils at St. Mary Cray Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St. Mary Cray Primary Academy?

Applications for Reception places at St. Mary Cray Primary Academy 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).

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St. Mary Cray Primary Academy

High Street, St Mary Cray, Orpington, BR5 4AR

Local ranking61st of 75 primary schools in Bromley

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

248

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 26 April 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 41.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 9.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 63.0%
Writing (Expected): 63.0%
Maths (Expected): 47.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 53.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 102.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 104.0
Cohort Size: 32

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 228
Boys: 112 (48%)
Girls: 121 (52%)
Capacity: 248 (94% full)
SEND: 19.3%
FSM Eligible: 39.9%
EAL: 19.7%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.2%
SEN Support: 17.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 19.0:1
Teachers (FTE): 12.0
Budget per Pupil: £6,158/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 13.9% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 45.1%
Black African: 9.4%
White Other: 8.9%
Mixed Other: 7.1%
Asian Indian: 5.4%
Gypsy/Roma: 4.5%
Asian Other: 4.5%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 3.1%

45.1%

White British

9.4%

Black African

8.9%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01689826081

admin@st-marycray.bromley.sch.uk

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High Street

Orpington, London

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Administrative

URN: 141117
UKPRN: 10046607
Establishment No.: 2057
Trust: THE SPRING PARTNERSHIP TRUST

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