The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 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
- 275
- Capacity
- 65%
- FSM
- 63.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Trust
- THE PLATANOS TRUST
- Head
- Dr Chun Lok
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Dunley Drive, New Addington, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 0RJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGood Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 359m away
Little David's School
Independent · 413m away
Addington Valley Academy
Free school · Grammar · 458m away
Applegarth School
Primary · 544m away
Applegarth Academy
Primary · 544m away
Tudor Academy
Primary · 778m away
Forestdale Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Rowdown Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Castle Hill Academy's Ofsted rating?
Castle Hill Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Castle Hill Academy?
Castle Hill Academy currently has 275 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Castle Hill Academy take?
Castle Hill Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Castle Hill Academy?
Castle Hill Academy is in Croydon, CR0 0RJ, in the Croydon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Castle Hill Academy have a sixth form?
No, Castle Hill Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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