On behalf of all the staff and pupils here, we are incredibly proud to welcome you to St Mary Cray Primary Academy.

St Mary Cray Primary Academy is a vibrant community school where every child is known, valued, and encouraged to flourish. Nestled on the edge of Orpington, the school offers a warm 'village' feel where every face is familiar, and everyone grows together.

The bedrock of the school is built on three core principles: Respect, Resilience, and Responsibility. High standards and traditional values are at the heart of daily life, instilling a sense of pride, integrity, and self-management that serves children well as they mature into independent, confident young people with the agency to succeed. The shared ambition across the school community is simple yet powerful: to leave the badge and the local community in a better place.

A holistic approach ensures that while academic achievement is a central focus, children truly thrive because they feel safe, happy, and included. Safeguarding and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do, sitting alongside a dynamic curriculum designed to spark curiosity – whether in the classroom, through outdoor learning, across extracurricular clubs, or during educational visits.

As a proud member of The Spring Partnership Trust, St Mary Cray works closely with neighbouring schools, living out the shared values of Ambition, Collaboration, and Equity to ensure there are no barriers to excellence for any child.

Having served as the heart of this community for over a century, the school deeply values its partnership with families. The ultimate goal is to nurture kind, well-rounded individuals who are ready to make a positive impact on the world around them.

Visitors are always warmly welcomed to experience St Mary Cray Primary in action and see firsthand what makes it such a special place to learn and grow.

Mrs Tanya Artmann - Acting Head Teacher