The short version
Average SATs results. 86% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
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 43 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 513
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 21.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Trust
- WANDLE LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Miss Clare Cranham
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Kensington Avenue, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 8BT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 676m away
St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy
Primary · 873m away
David Livingstone Academy
Primary · 999m away
Beulah Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Winterbourne Boys' Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Winterbourne Junior Girls' School
Primary · 1.3km away
Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School
Primary · 1.3km away
Arvon House
Independent · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Kensington Avenue Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Kensington Avenue Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kensington Avenue Primary School?
Kensington Avenue Primary School currently has 513 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kensington Avenue Primary School take?
Kensington Avenue Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Kensington Avenue Primary School?
Kensington Avenue Primary School is in Thornton Heath, CR7 8BT, in the Croydon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kensington Avenue Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Kensington Avenue Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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