The short version
Above-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 88% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- 48% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
88%
+26.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
22%
+14.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 422
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 47.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Trust
- STEP ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Cherene Joseph
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bygrove Fieldway, New Addington, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 9DL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmApplegarth School
Primary · Very close
Addington Valley Academy
Free school · Grammar · 377m away
Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 387m away
Little David's School
Independent · 420m away
Castle Hill Academy
Primary · 544m away
Tudor Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Forestdale Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Red Gates School
Special school · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Applegarth Academy's Ofsted rating?
Applegarth Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Applegarth Academy?
Applegarth Academy currently has 422 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Applegarth Academy take?
Applegarth Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Applegarth Academy?
Applegarth Academy is in Croydon, CR0 9DL, in the Croydon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Applegarth Academy have a sixth form?
No, Applegarth Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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