St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School, Orpington

In its own words: "The school builds Christian values into its ethos and teaching in order to provide an excellent academic, social and spiritual education, preparing children for a responsive and involved role in society. We do this by: At our school, we strive to provide learning experiences that inspire a love of learning."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Our school vision, which is threaded through all aspects of school life is based on the story of 'The Good Samaritan'. We nurture compassionate hearts. We inspire children to act justly, forgive mistakes, and extend love to all. We strive for all children to grow in their potential."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Thursday 5 November 2026 at 1.30pm, an open day on Wednesday 11 November 2026, an open day on Friday 13 November 2026 and an open day on Monday 16 November 2026 at 9am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 47% of Year 6 pupils at St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 39% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 79% in Bromley and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 63% in reading and 57% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 15 families put St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 35 named it as one of their preferences, for 17 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School are Manor Oak Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 73% reading, 81% maths); Leesons Primary School (0.7 miles, Requires improvement, 54% reading, 54% maths); St. Mary Cray Primary Academy (0.8 miles, Good, 63% reading, 47% maths); and Gray's Farm Primary Academy (0.8 miles, Good, 87% reading, 96% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School.

St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School is one of 6 schools run by Amadeus Primary Academies Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 58% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

43.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 30.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (37%), Mixed (18%) and Black (15%).

In 2026, 67 pupils (37.6%) received SEN support and 8 (4.5%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is St Mary Cray Station, about 980 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Augustine Road (->n), 270 metres away.

In 2024/25, St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School issued 7 suspensions, 3.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School are Kemnal Technology College (1.1 miles) and Harris Academy Orpington (1.6 miles).