Gray's Farm Primary Academy
Gray's Farm Primary Academy is a primary school in Orpington for ages 3 to 11.
Daily practice for Gray's Farm Primary Academy pupils
Daily maths and English that follow the national curriculum for your child's year. Start with a free five-minute class.
At a glance
- Type
- Academy (sponsored)
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 420
- Who it's for
- Boys and girls
- Address
- Gray's Farm Road, Orpington, BR5 3AD
- Phone
- 02083 005283
The school's websiteResults and performanceFull register entryMap
The school
- Infant classes are limited to a maximum of 30 children.
- The school's vision is to provide a safe space for children to be well rounded, resilient and reflective learners.
- The school has a Forest School, which children mention in parent feedback.
- Six core values are aspired to, including being confident, reflective, to persevere, be knowledgeable, aspirational and compassionate.
- The school's culture is to be kind, be your best, be safe and be ready to learn.
Source: Gray's Farm Primary Academy website; Gray's Farm Primary Academy website; Gray's Farm Primary Academy website. Checked 10 November 2026.
How it teaches
- Wellbeing lessons include learning about the Zones of Regulation.
Source: Gray's Farm Primary Academy website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Music, sport and trips
- Pupils take swimming lessons as part of poolside and water safety learning.
Source: Gray's Farm Primary Academy website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Admissions
- When applications exceed places for any year group, the oversubscription criteria in the Admissions Policy are applied.
- Applications for Reception from September 2027 close on 15th January 2027.
Source: Gray's Farm Primary Academy website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Nursery
- Nursery hours are 8.30am to 3.30pm, with sessions that can be spread across the school week subject to availability.
Source: Gray's Farm Primary Academy website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Visiting
- Smaller group tours with the senior leadership team can be booked by emailing the school office.
Source: Gray's Farm Primary Academy website. Checked 11 November 2026.
The school day and clubs
- Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 finish at 3.15pm, while Years 3 to 6 finish at 3.20pm.
- After-school club runs until 6:15pm for the full session, costing £13.00 and including a healthy meal.
- Current clubs include Jaime's Gymnastics, Charlton Athletic, PerformeR, Rocksteady and Spectacular Science, alongside school-led clubs.
- Wraparound places are booked via Arbor at least 12 hours before the session.
Source: Gray's Farm Primary Academy website; Gray's Farm Primary Academy website; Gray's Farm Primary Academy website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Grammar schools within 15 miles
- Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar SchoolSidcup, 2 miles. Bexley Selection Test
- St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar SchoolBoys, Orpington, 3 miles. St Olave's Selective Entrance Test
- Beths Grammar SchoolBoys, Bexley, 3 miles. Bexley Selection Test
- Newstead Wood SchoolGirls, Orpington, 3 miles. Newstead Wood Selection Test
- Townley Grammar SchoolGirls, Bexleyheath, 3 miles. Bexley Selection Test
- Bexley Grammar SchoolWelling, 3 miles. Bexley Selection Test
- Wilmington Grammar School for BoysBoys, Dartford, 4 miles. Kent Test
- Wilmington Grammar School for GirlsGirls, Dartford, 4 miles. Kent Test
- Dartford Grammar School for GirlsGirls, Dartford, 5 miles. Kent Test
- Dartford Grammar SchoolBoys, Dartford, 5 miles. Kent Test
- Mayfield Grammar School, GravesendGirls, Gravesend, 11 miles. Kent Test
- Wilson's SchoolBoys, Wallington, 11 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
School details: Get Information about Schools, Department for Education, URN 139639. Checked 9 November 2026.
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- Farringtons SchoolChislehurst
- St Christophers The Hall SchoolBeckenham
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