Perry Hall Primary School vs St. Mary Cray Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Perry Hall Primary School
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
432 students
St. Mary Cray Primary Academy
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
233 students
| Measure | Perry Hall Primary School Orpington, London | St. Mary Cray Primary Academy Orpington, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #38 of 1,720 | #1580 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #275 of 15,697 | #12809 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 432 | 233 |
| Pupils on roll | 432 | 233 |
| Free school meals | 5.3% | 34.3% |
| Capacity filled | 99.1% | 94% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 90% | 41% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 21% | 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 | Orpington | Orpington |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.perryhall.bromley.sch.uk | www.st-marycray.bromley.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Perry Hall Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.6 vs 27.1).
- •Perry Hall Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (90% vs 41%).
- •Perry Hall Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (21% vs 9%).
- •Perry Hall Primary School is the larger school with 432 students compared with 233.
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 Perry Hall Primary School better than St. Mary Cray Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Perry Hall Primary School ranks higher (95.6 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 Perry Hall Primary School and St. Mary Cray Primary Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Orpington and Orpington in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Perry Hall Primary School: 432. St. Mary Cray Primary Academy: 233. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Perry Hall Primary School and St. Mary Cray Primary Academy rank in London?
Perry Hall Primary School is 38th 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).