Orpington primary schools deliver exceptional results, with 76% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths compared to 62% nationally. 30% achieve the higher standard, nearly four times the England average of 8%, demonstrating strong academic foundations. Warren Road Primary School, St James' Roman Catholic Primary School, and St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School, Orpington are among the highest-performing options, 96% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding, well above England's 82%. With 26 schools serving Orpington, families across the area have access to consistently strong educational provision. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #1 | Warren Road Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
| #7 | St Philomena's Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 6.6/10Good |
| #12 | Darrick Wood Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #17 | Chelsfield Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #6 | Crofton Junior School, Orpington | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School | State | Primary | 3-7 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | Downe Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #16 | Farnborough Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #15 | Green Street Green Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 8.1/10Excellent |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #18 | Harris Primary Academy Orpington | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | St James' Roman Catholic Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 10/10Elite |
| #5 | Perry Hall Primary School, Orpington | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
| #10 | Blenheim Primary School, Orpington | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #13 | Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Crofton Infant School, Orpington | State | Primary | 2-7 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #14 | Pratts Bottom Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 8.9/10Excellent |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #19 | St. Mary Cray Primary Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 8/10Excellent |
| #21 | Poverest Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.5/10Excellent |
| #22 | Manor Oak Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School, Orpington | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7.5/10Excellent |
| #8 | Gray's Farm Primary Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 8.1/10Excellent |
| #20 | Midfield Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
| #23 | St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| #24 | Leesons Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 6.1/10Developing |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #4 | Tubbenden Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.6/10Excellent |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #9 | The Highway Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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