The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 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.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 223
- Capacity
- 62%
- FSM
- 50.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Head
- Mrs Bernice Warwick (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
October 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Curriculum and development visit
May 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2005 | Monitoring Visit
Inspection
May 2005 | Inspection
Location
Beulah Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 8JF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThornton Heath Nursery School
Nursery · 882m away
Whitehorse Manor Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
Bensham Manor School
Special school · 1.1km away
Ecclesbourne Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Aya College (Educational Provision)
Independent · 1.5km away
Beckmead College
Academy · 1.5km away
Paxton Academy Sports And Science
Primary · 1.5km away
St Chad's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Beulah Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Beulah Junior School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Beulah Junior School?
Beulah Junior School currently has 223 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Beulah Junior School take?
Beulah Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Beulah Junior School?
Beulah Junior School is in Thornton Heath, CR7 8JF, in the Croydon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Beulah Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Beulah Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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