The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 48 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 601
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 32.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Trust
- ARK SCHOOLS
- Head
- Ms Pavan Chandhoke (Principal)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
98 Cherry Orchard Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 6BA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCroydon College
16 plus · 661m away
Park Hill Infant School
Primary · 788m away
Park Hill Junior School
Primary · 831m away
Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Educational Excellence and Wellbeing
Independent · 1.2km away
Serenity School, Old Palace Croydon
Independent · 1.2km away
Cressey College
Independent · 1.2km away
Bright Minds Creative Academy
Independent · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Ark Oval Primary Academy a selective school?
No. Ark Oval Primary Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Ark Oval Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ark Oval Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ark Oval Primary Academy?
Ark Oval Primary Academy currently has 601 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ark Oval Primary Academy take?
Ark Oval Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ark Oval Primary Academy?
Ark Oval Primary Academy is in Croydon, CR0 6BA, in the Croydon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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