Gray's Farm Primary Academy vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 8.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gray's Farm Primary Academy
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
420 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Beckenham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
420 students
| Measure | Gray's Farm Primary Academy Orpington, London | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Beckenham, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #881 of 1,720 | #135 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #5357 of 15,697 | #889 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 420 | 420 |
| Pupils on roll | 420 | 420 |
| Free school meals | 34.3% | 6.4% |
| Capacity filled | 96.3% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 16% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Orpington | Beckenham |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.graysfarm-tkat.org/ | www.st-marys-catholic.bromley.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.3 vs 62.3).
- •Gray's Farm Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 82%).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 4%).
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gray's Farm Primary Academy better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (89.3 vs 62.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Gray's Farm Primary Academy and St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Orpington and Beckenham in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gray's Farm Primary Academy: 420. St Mary's Catholic Primary School: 420. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gray's Farm Primary Academy and St Mary's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Gray's Farm Primary Academy is 881st of 1,720 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 135th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).