The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 44% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018
- 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
44%
-18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
18% 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 61 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
- 599
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 31.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Trust
- GLF SCHOOLS
- Head
- Mr Jason Ofori
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
49 St James Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 2UR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAl-Khair School Preparatory School
Independent · 782m away
Al-Khair Secondary Girls
Independent · 1.2km away
Serenity School, Old Palace Croydon
Independent · 1.2km away
Ark Oval Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Croydon College
16 plus · 1.3km away
The Write Time
Independent · 1.5km away
Tunstall Nursery School
Nursery · 1.6km away
Educational Excellence and Wellbeing
Independent · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Chestnut Park Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Chestnut Park Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Chestnut Park Primary School?
Chestnut Park Primary School currently has 599 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Chestnut Park Primary School take?
Chestnut Park Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Chestnut Park Primary School?
Chestnut Park Primary School is in Croydon, CR0 2UR, in the Croydon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Chestnut Park Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Chestnut Park Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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