The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
1%
-7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 42 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 389
- Capacity
- 65%
- FSM
- 41.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Trust
- THE PIONEER ACADEMY
- Head
- Ms Verity Denman
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
The Crescent, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 2HN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Mary's Catholic High School
Secondary · 1.0km away
St. Mary's Catholic Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
Chaffinch Brook School
Academy · 1.1km away
Chestnut Park Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Al-Khair School
Independent · 1.1km away
Al-Khair Secondary Girls
Independent · 1.1km away
St Mary's Catholic Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
Ark Oval Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Crescent Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The Crescent Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Crescent Primary School?
The Crescent Primary School currently has 389 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Crescent Primary School take?
The Crescent Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Crescent Primary School?
The Crescent Primary School is in Croydon, CR0 2HN, in the Croydon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Crescent Primary School have a sixth form?
No, The Crescent Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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