The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 82% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
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
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 43 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 449
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 19.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Head
- Headteacher Helen Carvall (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Chevening Road, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 3ST
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHillcrest
Miscellaneous · Very close
Priory School
Special school · 348m away
Harris Academy Beulah Hill
Secondary · 726m away
All Saints CofE Primary School
Primary · 833m away
Downsview Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 963m away
St Joseph's College
Secondary · 1.2km away
Harris City Academy Crystal Palace
Secondary · 1.2km away
David Livingstone Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Rockmount Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Rockmount Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rockmount Primary School?
Rockmount Primary School currently has 449 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rockmount Primary School take?
Rockmount Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Rockmount Primary School?
Rockmount Primary School is in London, SE19 3ST, in the Croydon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rockmount Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Rockmount Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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