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St. Mary Cray Primary Academy
Goodgraded 26/04/2023Ages 4–11228 pupils
St. Mary Cray Primary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Orpington, within the Bromley local authority. The school has around 228 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 26/04/2023, St. Mary Cray Primary Academy was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Orpington can view St. Mary Cray Primary Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 26/04/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points2 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)62%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)10%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score105
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score104
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake34.3%
Free school meals34.3%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language24.0%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled109%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing95.2%
Attendance95.2%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher18.9
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence11.6%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Orpington
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