The short version
Above-average SATs results. 78% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 82% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
82%
+20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 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 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 164
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 26.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Trust
- THE COLLEGIATE TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Maxine Smy (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
New Barn Lane, Whyteleafe, Surrey, CR3 0EX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRiddlesdown Collegiate
Secondary · 1.1km away
Warlingham School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Hamsey Green Primary
Primary · 1.4km away
The Hayes Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Atwood Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Harris Primary Academy Kenley
Primary · 1.7km away
Kingsdown Secondary School
Independent · 1.8km away
OneSchool Global Kenley Campus
Independent · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Kenley Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Kenley Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kenley Primary School?
Kenley Primary School currently has 164 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kenley Primary School take?
Kenley Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Kenley Primary School?
Kenley Primary School is in Whyteleafe, CR3 0EX, in the Croydon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kenley Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Kenley Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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