The short version
88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 53% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools special
- Ages
- 2–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 132
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 53.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Trust
- ORCHARD HILL COLLEGE ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr John Reilly
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Fieldway, Croydon, CR0 9AZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLittle David's School
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Applegarth School
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Castle Hill Academy
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Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 573m away
Tudor Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Forestdale Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Forest Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Addington Valley Academy a selective school?
No. Addington Valley Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Addington Valley Academy's Ofsted rating?
Addington Valley Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Addington Valley Academy?
Addington Valley Academy currently has 132 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Addington Valley Academy take?
Addington Valley Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
Where is Addington Valley Academy?
Addington Valley Academy is in Croydon, CR0 9AZ, in the Croydon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Addington Valley Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Addington Valley Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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