The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (106% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp 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)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 57 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 680
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Trust
- THE PEGASUS ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Co Headteacher Nicola Carpenter and Johanna Sorensen
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
Cypress Road, London, SE25 4AU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHarris Professional Skills Sixth Form
16 plus · Grammar · 1.1km away
Beckmead College
Academy · 1.3km away
St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Whitehorse Manor Junior School
Primary · 1.5km away
Thornton Heath Nursery School
Nursery · 1.5km away
South Norwood Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
South Norwood Primary
Primary · 1.6km away
St Chad's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Cypress Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Cypress Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cypress Primary School?
Cypress Primary School currently has 680 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cypress Primary School take?
Cypress Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cypress Primary School?
Cypress Primary School is in London, SE25 4AU, in the Croydon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cypress Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Cypress Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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