The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 51% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Greek Orthodox school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
51%
-11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Greek Orthodox
Numbers
- Pupils
- 275
- Capacity
- 62%
- FSM
- 17.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Trust
- ST CYPRIAN'S GREEK ORTHODOX PRIMARY ACADEMY
- Head
- Mr Andrew McDonald (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Springfield Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 8DZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmArvon House
Independent · 960m away
Thornton Heath Nursery School
Nursery · 1.4km away
Winterbourne Boys' Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Winterbourne Junior Girls' School
Primary · 1.5km away
Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School
Primary · 1.5km away
Whitehorse Manor Junior School
Primary · 1.6km away
Bensham Manor School
Special school · 1.6km away
Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form
16 plus · Grammar · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy?
St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy currently has 275 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy take?
St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy?
St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy is in Thornton Heath, CR7 8DZ, in the Croydon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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