Primary schools in Orpington, ranked
The 23 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.
Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.
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St James' Roman Catholic Primary School
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31%higher standard94%expected standard -
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Crofton Junior School
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37%higher standard91%expected standard -
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Perry Hall Primary School
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21%higher standard90%expected standard -
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St Philomena's Primary School
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14%higher standard86%expected standard -
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Gray's Farm Primary Academy
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4%higher standard85%expected standard -
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
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21%higher standard82%expected standard -
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Tubbenden Primary School
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9%higher standard78%expected standard -
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Warren Road Primary School
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22%higher standard76%expected standard -
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Green Street Green Primary School
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13%higher standard75%expected standard -
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Orion Blenheim
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7%higher standard71%expected standard -
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Manor Oak Primary School
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8%higher standard69%expected standard -
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The Highway Primary School
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15%higher standard67%expected standard -
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Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School
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7%higher standard67%expected standard -
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Poverest Primary School
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18%higher standard66%expected standard -
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Farnborough Primary School
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14%higher standard66%expected standard -
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Darrick Wood Junior School
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12%higher standard65%expected standard -
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Harris Primary Academy Orpington
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12%higher standard63%expected standard -
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Midfield Primary School
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18%higher standard61%expected standard -
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Pratts Bottom Primary School
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11%higher standard56%expected standard -
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St. Mary Cray Primary Academy
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9%higher standard41%expected standard -
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Leesons Primary School
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3%higher standard33%expected standard -
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St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School
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8%higher standard32%expected standard -
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Chelsfield Primary School
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0%higher standard27%expected standard
Common questions
- Which is the best primary school in Orpington?
- By 2024/25 exam results alone, St James' Roman Catholic Primary School ranks first of 23 ranked primary schools in Orpington, with 94% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
- How are schools in Orpington ranked?
- Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
- How many primary schools are ranked in Orpington?
- 23 primary schools in Orpington published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.
Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.