The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 52 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 651
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 32%
Governance
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Head
- Mr Richard Griffin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
September 2019 | School Inspection
Short inspection
December 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Bynes Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 0PR
Town setting
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Whitgift School
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Cumnor House School
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Questions parents ask
What is Purley Oaks Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Purley Oaks Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Purley Oaks Primary School?
Purley Oaks Primary School currently has 651 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Purley Oaks Primary School take?
Purley Oaks Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Purley Oaks Primary School?
Purley Oaks Primary School is in South Croydon, CR2 0PR, in the Croydon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Purley Oaks Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Purley Oaks Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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