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St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School

Buttermere Road, Orpington, Bromley, BR5 3WD

Good

Inspected 11 July 2023

Good
Ofsted
32%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
2–11
Ages
206
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School

St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School is an academy converter in Orpington, Bromley, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 206 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of AMADEUS PRIMARY ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 July 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 32% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 43.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 30.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Bromley →
School Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 2–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
206 / 320 (64%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Church of England
Last Ofsted Inspection
11 July 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

43.8%
Free school meals
30.3%
EAL
5.3%
SEN support
43.7%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

32%
Expected standard (RWM)
8%
Higher standard (RWM)
101
Avg reading score
98
Avg maths score

Attendance

7.4%
Overall absence
26.3%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

9.4
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +0.8 vs 2023/24
21.9
Pupils per teacher
↓ -3.3 vs 2023/24
8.75
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24
£55,866
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 20% on leadership pay
↑ +£3,053 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
1.8
Leadership (FTE)
↓ -1.2 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£8,689
Spend per pupil
£8,388
Income per pupil
42%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Buttermere Road, Orpington, Bromley, BR5 3WD
Phone
01689821993
Headteacher
Elizabeth Bennett

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School?
St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School is an academy converter in Orpington, Bromley, England, for pupils aged 2–11.
How many pupils does St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School have?
St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School has 206 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 July 2023).
How does St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
32% of pupils at St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School part of an academy trust?
Yes — St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School is part of AMADEUS PRIMARY ACADEMIES TRUST.
Where is St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School?
St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School is located at Buttermere Road, Orpington, Bromley, BR5 3WD.

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