The short version
Above-average SATs results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
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.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 442
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 24.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Trust
- STEP ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Harriet Mukhtar (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Gonville Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 6DL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPaxton Academy Sports And Science
Primary · 519m away
Thornton Heath College
Independent · 733m away
West Thornton Primary School
Primary · 855m away
Bensham Manor School
Special school · 1.4km away
Ecclesbourne Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Elmwood Infant School
Primary · 1.5km away
Elmwood Junior School
Primary · 1.5km away
Kingsley Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Gonville Academy's Ofsted rating?
Gonville Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Gonville Academy?
Gonville Academy currently has 442 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Gonville Academy take?
Gonville Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Gonville Academy?
Gonville Academy is in Thornton Heath, CR7 6DL, in the Croydon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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