Our Lady and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School vs St. Mary Cray Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 12 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
233 students
St. Mary Cray Primary Academy
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
233 students
| Measure | Our Lady and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School London, London | St. Mary Cray Primary Academy Orpington, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1297 of 1,720 | #1580 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #9142 of 15,697 | #12809 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 233 | 233 |
| Pupils on roll | 233 | 233 |
| Free school meals | 31% | 34.3% |
| Capacity filled | 60.4% | 94% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 41% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 9% |
| 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 | London | Orpington |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.olspn.co.uk/ | www.st-marycray.bromley.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Our Lady and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.7 vs 27.1).
- •Our Lady and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 41%).
- •Our Lady and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 9%).
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 Our Lady and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School better than St. Mary Cray Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School ranks higher (44.7 vs 27.1 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 Our Lady and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School and St. Mary Cray Primary Academy?
About 12 km in a straight line, between London and Orpington in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Our Lady and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School: 233. St. Mary Cray Primary Academy: 233. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Our Lady and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School and St. Mary Cray Primary Academy rank in London?
Our Lady and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School is 1297th of 1,720 and St. Mary Cray Primary Academy is 1580th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).