The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp 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)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 476
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 38.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Head
- Mr Chris Marston (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Lodge Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 2PL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHarris Invictus Academy Croydon
Secondary · 660m away
St. Mary's Catholic Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
Al-Khair School Preparatory School
Independent · 1.0km away
St Mary's Catholic Infant School
Primary · 1.0km away
Al-Khair School
Independent · 1.4km away
Al-Khair Secondary Girls
Independent · 1.4km away
Ark Oval Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Serenity School, Old Palace Croydon
Independent · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Elmwood Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Elmwood Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Elmwood Junior School?
Elmwood Junior School currently has 476 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Elmwood Junior School take?
Elmwood Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Elmwood Junior School?
Elmwood Junior School is in Croydon, CR0 2PL, in the Croydon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Elmwood Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Elmwood Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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