Poverest Primary School vs St. Mary Cray Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Poverest Primary School
Orpington · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
433 students
St. Mary Cray Primary Academy
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
233 students
| Measure | Poverest Primary School Orpington, London | St. Mary Cray Primary Academy Orpington, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #902 of 1,720 | #1580 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #5523 of 15,697 | #12809 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 433 | 233 |
| Pupils on roll | 433 | 233 |
| Free school meals | 23.6% | 34.3% |
| Capacity filled | 98.4% | 94% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 41% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 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.poverestprimaryschool.com | www.st-marycray.bromley.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Poverest Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.6 vs 27.1).
- •Poverest Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 41%).
- •Poverest Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 9%).
- •Poverest Primary School is the larger school with 433 students compared with 233.
- •Poverest Primary School is a local authority school while St. Mary Cray Primary Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Poverest Primary School better than St. Mary Cray Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Poverest Primary School ranks higher (61.6 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 Poverest Primary School and St. Mary Cray Primary Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Orpington and Orpington in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Poverest Primary School: 433. St. Mary Cray Primary Academy: 233. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Poverest Primary School and St. Mary Cray Primary Academy rank in London?
Poverest Primary School is 902nd 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).