The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
21%
+13.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 418
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 19.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Aburrow (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Pixton Way, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 9JE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRed Gates School
Special school · 529m away
Courtwood Primary School
Primary · 543m away
Gilbert Scott Primary School
Primary · 570m away
Quest Primary School
Primary · 570m away
The Quest Academy
Secondary · 742m away
Applegarth School
Primary · 1.1km away
Applegarth Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Selsdon Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Forestdale Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Forestdale Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Forestdale Primary School?
Forestdale Primary School currently has 418 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Forestdale Primary School take?
Forestdale Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Forestdale Primary School?
Forestdale Primary School is in Croydon, CR0 9JE, in the Croydon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Forestdale Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Forestdale Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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