Gray's Farm Primary Academy vs St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.3 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 Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
178 students
| Measure | Gray's Farm Primary Academy Orpington, London | St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School Orpington, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #881 of 1,720 | #1643 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #5357 of 15,697 | #13832 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 420 | 178 |
| Pupils on roll | 420 | 178 |
| Free school meals | 34.3% | 43.8% |
| Capacity filled | 96.3% | 55.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | 32% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 8% |
| 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 | Orpington |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.graysfarm-tkat.org/ | www.st-paulscray.bromley.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Gray's Farm Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.3 vs 21.0).
- •Gray's Farm Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 32%).
- •St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 4%).
- •Gray's Farm Primary Academy is the larger school with 420 students compared with 178.
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 Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Gray's Farm Primary Academy ranks higher (62.3 vs 21.0 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 Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Orpington and Orpington in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gray's Farm Primary Academy: 420. St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School: 178. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gray's Farm Primary Academy and St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School rank in London?
Gray's Farm Primary Academy is 881st of 1,720 and St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School is 1643rd of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).