St. Mary Cray Primary Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | High Street St Mary Cray Orpington Kent BR5 4AR |
| Phone | 01689826081 |
| Reference Number | 141117 |
St. Mary Cray Primary Academy continues to demonstrate a good standard of education, benefiting from strong leadership and a supportive community. The school has high expectations for its pupils, fostering a safe and friendly atmosphere where respect and ambition are encouraged. The curriculum is ambitious and includes essential learning experiences for all students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they receive adequate support to thrive academically and socially. The recent focus on early reading has bolstered teaching efforts, enabling staff to systematically introduce and reinforce knowledge in young learners.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 228 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.81%
Girls: 52.19% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 39.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 19.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 16 | 26 |
| 2 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| 3 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| 4 | 18 | 13 | 31 |
| 5 | 23 | 32 | 55 |
| 6 | 18 | 14 | 32 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 44.3% |
| African | 9.2% |
| White, Other | 8.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 7% |
| Indian | 5.3% |
| Asian, Other | 4.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.1% |
| Caribbean | 3.1% |
| Unclassified | 1.8% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 25 Apr 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 Apr 2023 | School inspection |
| 26 Sep 2017 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- High expectations from leadership for student performance
- Ambitious and comprehensive curriculum in place
- Effective support for pupils with SEND
- Strengthened teaching of early reading
- Welcoming and supportive school environment
- Engaging extracurricular activities enhancing learning
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent checking of pupil understanding in some subjects
- Need for improved curriculum planning in certain areas
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 41% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 9% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | ||
| Maths | 102 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.8 | ||
| Writing | 0.5 | ||
| Maths | -2.8 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 25 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 21 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Philomena's Primary School
Chelsfield Road, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4DR |
0.34 miles |
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Harris Primary Academy Orpington
Dyke Drive, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4LZ |
0.53 miles |
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Manor Oak Primary School
Sweeps Lane, St Mary Cray, Orpington, Kent, BR5 3PE |
0.53 miles |
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Poverest Primary School
Tillingbourne Green, St Mary Cray, Orpington, Kent, BR5 2JD |
0.64 miles |
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St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School
Buttermere Road, Orpington, Kent, BR5 3WD |
0.75 miles |
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Perry Hall Primary School
Perry Hall Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0EF |
0.88 miles |
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Leesons Primary School
Leesons Hill, St Paul's Cray, Orpington, Kent, BR5 2GA |
0.89 miles |
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Orion Blenheim
Blenheim Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9BH |
1.01 miles |
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Gray's Farm Primary Academy
Gray's Farm Road, St Paul's Cray, Orpington, Kent, BR5 3AD |
1.38 miles |
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Crofton Infant School
Towncourt Lane, Petts Wood, Orpington, Kent, BR5 1EL |
1.54 miles |
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Crofton Junior School
Towncourt Lane, Orpington, Kent, BR5 1EL |
1.64 miles |
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Midfield Primary School
Grovelands Road, St Paul's Cray, Orpington, Kent, BR5 3EG |
1.7 miles |
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
St Paul's Wood Hill, Orpington, Kent, BR5 2SR |
1.71 miles |
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Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School
Mitchell Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9JT |
1.74 miles |
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The Highway Primary School
The Highway, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9DJ |
1.88 miles |
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St James' Roman Catholic Primary School
Maybury Close, Petts Wood, Orpington, Kent, BR5 1BL |
2.07 miles |
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Warren Road Primary School
Warren Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 6JF |
2.08 miles |
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Crockenhill Primary School
The Green, Crockenhill, Kent, BR8 8JG |
2.1 miles |
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Tubbenden Primary School
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2.1 miles |
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Chelsfield Primary School
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2.11 miles |
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Woodview
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0.47 miles |
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Harris Academy Orpington
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0.85 miles |
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Clannad Education Centre
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0.91 miles |
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Riverside School
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1.17 miles |
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Bromley Beacon Academy
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1.19 miles |
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St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School
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1.5 miles |
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Kemnal Technology College
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1.72 miles |
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Newstead Wood School
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2.22 miles |
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Marjorie McClure School
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2.22 miles |
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Orion Coopers
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2.26 miles |
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Browns School
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2.28 miles |
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Farringtons School
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2.31 miles |
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Darul Uloom London School
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2.43 miles |
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Chislehurst School for Girls
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2.43 miles |
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Orchards Academy
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2.48 miles |
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Bromley High School GDST
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2.53 miles |
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Darrick Wood School
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2.63 miles |
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The Annex School House
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2.63 miles |
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Cleeve Park School
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2.89 miles |
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Cleeve Meadow School
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2.89 miles |