St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School
#1643 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#13832 of 15,697 nationally
About St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School
St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School is a academy primary located in Orpington, in the Bromley local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 2–11. In 2025 it enrolled 178 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 21.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1643rd of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (57th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (3th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 178; capacity filled 55.6%.
There are 30 schools in Orpington; St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School ranks 28th of 30 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)32%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)8%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)43.8%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 178
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 43.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 55.6%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 32%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 8%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Manor Oak Primary School
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
191 students · 725 m away
Leesons Primary School
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
281 students · 1.1 km away
St. Mary Cray Primary Academy
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
233 students · 1.2 km away
Gray's Farm Primary Academy
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
420 students · 1.3 km away
Poverest Primary School
Orpington · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
433 students · 1.5 km away
St Philomena's Primary School
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
202 students · 1.7 km away
Kemnal Technology College
Sidcup · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
439 students · 1.8 km away
Midfield Primary School
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
481 students · 2.0 km away
Harris Primary Academy Orpington
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
269 students · 2.0 km away
Perry Hall Primary School
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
432 students · 2.4 km away
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Etz Chaim Jewish Primary School
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Walthamstow Primary Academy
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St Mary's RC Primary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School a good school?
St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 21.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1643 of 1,720 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School rank in London?
St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School ranks #1643 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #13832 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School?
St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School had 178 students in 2025.
Is St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.