St. Mary Cray Primary Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Bromley. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St. Mary Cray Primary Academy.

Orpington, BR54AR Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

59

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
52.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 62.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 10.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
26 September 2017
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
High Street
St Mary Cray
Orpington, BR54AR

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
141117
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
High Street, St Mary Cray, Orpington, BR5 4AR
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE SPRING PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Capacity
248 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
227
Free School Meals
36.6% (83 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.9% (2 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.2%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
11.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
62.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
10.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
11.6 (5.9 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 105.0
2023 101.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
14 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
28
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
227 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.5 per year)

Up 1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"No Barriers to Excellence"

Ambition Collaboration Equity Respect Resilience Responsibility

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Mr Liam Frost introduces St Mary Cray as a one-form-entry village-style school on the edge of Orpington. He highlights three core principles—Respect, Resilience and Responsibility—emphasises safeguarding and inclusion, and describes a holistic curriculum with trips, clubs and educational visits within The Spring Partnership Trust.

Facilities

Two halls Nurture Room Playing field Fenced sports area Large playground Trim trail Break out rooms

Curriculum Highlights

English focuses on quality texts and producing real outcomes for real audiences Maths focuses on understanding key skills and gaps Foundation curriculum built around inspiring topics Dynamic computing curriculum with transferable skills Strong links with Bromley Youth Music Trust; KS2 learners receive specialist music teaching including recorders, brass instruments and singing; brass band and choir Numerous school trips and visits; focus on fitness and wellbeing After-school and lunch-time clubs

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club and After School Club are available; wrap-around care is run by the Wrap-around Club Team with Breakfast Club Leader and After School Club staff.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are processed by Bromley Local Authority. Bromley residents should refer to Bromley Admissions; Non-Bromley residents should contact their local authority. The Admissions Policy is available under Policies and Procedures. Admissions Appeal Timetable and Form are provided.

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