SchoolScoresGray's Farm Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST
Gray's Farm Road, St Paul's Cray, Orpington, BR5 3AD
020 8300 5283 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 3 March 2026 , published 4 May 2026.
In short: 6 strong, 1 expected, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
67 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Orpington comparisons use the 4 of its 26 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 22 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Orpington | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Orpington. Higher than 53% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 94% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 4th highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Orpington. Higher than 53% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 95% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 4th highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Orpington. Higher than 41% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 90% | 78% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 11 parents whose child had been bullied Higher than 69% of 329 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 55% | – | 43% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 60 parents who had raised a concern 4th highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Orpington. Higher than 51% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 87% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 23 parents of children with SEND 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bromley. Higher than 35% of 552 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 65% | – | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 4th highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Orpington. Higher than 44% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90%said yes | 92% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 16%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Orpington figures pool parents at the Orpington schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
53 pupils in this year group.
85% — 14 points above the Bromley average, and 23 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bromley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 85% | 71% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 4% | 15% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 87% | 81% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 91% | 79% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 96% | 80% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 108 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 107 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Bromley. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 60 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 51 |
| Of those, offered a place | 44 (86%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 143 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.7 · 2026: 0.8
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Bromley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 7th highest of 26 state primary schools in Orpington. Higher than 78% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 37.7% | 15.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 20th highest of 26 state primary schools in Orpington. Higher than 51% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.0% | 4.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 26 state primary schools in Orpington. Higher than 95% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 26.9% | 12.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 12th highest of 26 state primary schools in Orpington. Higher than 67% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.7% | 20.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 12th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Orpington. Lower than 55% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 14th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Orpington. Lower than 42% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.0% | 10.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 18th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Orpington. Lower than 28% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.8 | 1.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 16th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Orpington. Lower than 42% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 26 state primary schools in Orpington. Higher than 90% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 24.8 | 21.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 12th highest of 26 state primary schools in Orpington. Higher than 68% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.8 | 11.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 7th highest of 25 state primary schools in Orpington. Higher than 56% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 14.2% | 15.0%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Midfield Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed 2024 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Leesons Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 33% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Paul's Cray CofE Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 32% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hope Community School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Orchard Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 23% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Merton Court School 1.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Poverest Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Manor Oak Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2023 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Gray's Farm Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Gray's Farm Primary Academy was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 3 March 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 6 strong, 1 expected, and safeguarding was met.
How did Gray's Farm Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 85% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 23 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Gray's Farm Primary Academy?
90% of the 67 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Gray's Farm Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Gray's Farm Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 51 families put Gray's Farm Primary Academy as their first choice for 60 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 44 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 139639.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.