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St. Mary Cray Primary Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

St. Mary Cray Primary Academy is a academy sponsor led primary school in Orpington, Bromley , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 228 pupils, and a capacity of 248 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

228

Pupils

248

Capacity

92%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

St. Mary Cray Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, St. Mary Cray Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Bromley. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 92% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Bromley before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Bromley catchment area documents →

St. Mary Cray Primary Academy — School Information

Full address
High Street, St Mary Cray, Orpington, BR5 4AR
Local authority
Bromley
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
39.5% of pupils
DfE URN
141117

Other Primary Schools in Orpington

If St. Mary Cray Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Orpington are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St. Mary Cray Primary Academy

Is St. Mary Cray Primary Academy oversubscribed?

St. Mary Cray Primary Academy is operating close to its capacity of 248 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St. Mary Cray Primary Academy?

Admission to St. Mary Cray Primary Academy is managed by Bromley. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does St. Mary Cray Primary Academy cover?

St. Mary Cray Primary Academy is a primary school in Orpington, Bromley, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St. Mary Cray Primary Academy?

St. Mary Cray Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.