The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 86% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
86%
+24.0pp 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)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
2% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
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 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 238
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 3.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Head
- Ms Karen Steele (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
April 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Limpsfield Road, Sanderstead, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 9EA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAtwood Primary School
Primary · 631m away
Riddlesdown Collegiate
Secondary · 1.1km away
Olympus
Independent · 1.2km away
Kingsdown Secondary School
Independent · 1.4km away
Croydon High School
Independent · 1.4km away
Ridgeway Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Greenvale Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Warlingham School
Secondary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Gresham Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Gresham Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Gresham Primary School?
Gresham Primary School currently has 238 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Gresham Primary School take?
Gresham Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Gresham Primary School?
Gresham Primary School is in South Croydon, CR2 9EA, in the Croydon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Gresham Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Gresham Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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