Coulsdon CofE Primary School
Old Coulsdon, CR5 1ED · Croydon · primary school
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45th of 77 primary schools in Croydon we can score, 87 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,547 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.0/10 among them, against 8.5/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 85.0 · 94 | 40% | 3.75 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Coulsdon CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 85.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 11.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school "Requires improvement" in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.0 out of 10 among them, against 8.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a choir, a breakfast club, and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 181 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific actions are being taken to address the "Requires improvement" rating? How does the curriculum balance academic rigour with the available extracurricular activities?
What Ofsted said about Coulsdon CofE Primary School
Overview
The report states that the school’s overall effectiveness ‘Requires improvement’, reflecting that the curriculum has not historically equipped pupils with the knowledge needed to achieve well. However, it highlights a ‘welcoming community’ where pupils show kindness, behave well, and feel safe, with ‘overwhelmingly positive’ feedback from parents regarding support.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate ‘kindness to each other’ and ‘respectful’ relationships with adults, contributing to a safe environment.
- ‘Behaviour is positive’ and pupils ‘focus well on their learning’, with happy playtimes and good attendance.
- Staff provide ‘skilled support’ for pupils with SEND, making appropriate adaptations to tasks and resources.
- Early reading initiatives are helping younger pupils read with ‘increased fluency’, supported by a ‘positive culture of reading’.
- Leaders have created an environment where staff ‘feel well supported and excited about the direction the school is taking’.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum in some subjects and early years is ‘not sufficiently designed or consistently implemented’, leaving pupils with gaps in knowledge and vocabulary.
- Provision for older pupils’ language is ‘not embedded’, resulting in insufficient reading fluency and confidence in spelling and handwriting.
- Systems to evaluate the impact of recent curriculum changes are ‘underdeveloped’, preventing a robust understanding of their effectiveness.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 33% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 85% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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