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St. Mary Cray Primary Academy
High Street, St Mary Cray, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4AR, Bromley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
84.3 / 100
Top 16%
Better than 84% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
228
Capacity
248
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates strong performance, particularly in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 92% nationally. The school has a high LocaleIQ score, indicating it outperforms 84% of schools in the area. However, there is room for improvement in reaching higher standards, with only 9% of pupils achieving this benchmark.
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Last inspected: 26 September 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 41% | Bottom 8% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British44.3%
Black African9.2%
White Other8.8%
Mixed Other7.0%
Asian Indian5.3%
Gypsy/Roma4.4%
Asian Other4.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.1%
Black Caribbean3.1%
Black Other2.6%
Other2.6%
Asian Bangladeshi1.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Location
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51.38712, 0.11418 · BR5 4AR
School details
Local authorityBromley
RegionLondon
URN141117
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is St. Mary Cray Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
St. Mary Cray Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 September 2017.
Is St. Mary Cray Primary Academy a good school?
St. Mary Cray Primary Academy scores 84.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 16% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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