The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 201
- Capacity
- 30%
- FSM
- 34.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Trust
- FAIRCHILDES ACADEMY COMMUNITY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Debbie Shilling (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
The Glade, The Glade, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 7UF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOasis Academy Arena
Secondary · 957m away
Ashburton Infant School
Primary · 1.0km away
Ashburton Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
Oasis Academy Shirley Park Primary
Primary · 1.0km away
Orchard Way Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Edenham High School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Orchard Park High School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Oasis Academy Shirley Park
Secondary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Monks Orchard Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Monks Orchard Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Monks Orchard Primary School?
Monks Orchard Primary School currently has 201 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Monks Orchard Primary School take?
Monks Orchard Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Monks Orchard Primary School?
Monks Orchard Primary School is in Croydon, CR0 7UF, in the Croydon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Monks Orchard Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Monks Orchard Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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