The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 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 converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 437
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 4.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Trust
- THE PEGASUS ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Paul Robins (Head Teacher)
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
Limpsfield Road, Sanderstead, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 9EE
Town setting
Schools nearby
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Primary · 631m away
Olympus
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Kingsdown Secondary School
Independent · 831m away
Riddlesdown Collegiate
Secondary · 957m away
Warlingham School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Hamsey Green Primary
Primary · 1.3km away
Kenley Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Croydon High School
Independent · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Atwood Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Atwood Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Atwood Primary School?
Atwood Primary School currently has 437 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Atwood Primary School take?
Atwood Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Atwood Primary School?
Atwood Primary School is in South Croydon, CR2 9EE, in the Croydon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Atwood Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Atwood Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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