Poverest Primary School vs St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.5 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 Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
178 students
| Measure | Poverest Primary School Orpington, London | St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School Orpington, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #902 of 1,720 | #1643 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #5523 of 15,697 | #13832 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 433 | 178 |
| Pupils on roll | 433 | 178 |
| Free school meals | 23.6% | 43.8% |
| Capacity filled | 98.4% | 55.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 32% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 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.poverestprimaryschool.com | www.st-paulscray.bromley.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Poverest Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.6 vs 21.0).
- •Poverest Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 32%).
- •Poverest Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 8%).
- •Poverest Primary School is the larger school with 433 students compared with 178.
- •Poverest Primary School is a local authority school while St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School 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 Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Poverest Primary School ranks higher (61.6 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 Poverest Primary School and St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Orpington and Orpington in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Poverest Primary School: 433. St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School: 178. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Poverest Primary School and St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School rank in London?
Poverest Primary School is 902nd 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).