Courtwood Primary School
Croydon, CR0 9HX · Croydon · primary school
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61st 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.6/10 against 2,305 of them, against 3.9/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Courtwood Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 215 pupils against a stated capacity of 224. 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 who do not reach the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children with similar backgrounds to those in the intake comparison?
What Ofsted said about Courtwood Primary School
Overview
Courtwood Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a happy and nurturing environment where pupils show kindness and build positive friendships. Leaders have developed an ambitious curriculum with clear sequencing, ensuring pupils build knowledge logically and are kept safe through robust safeguarding arrangements.
Strengths
- Pupils are happy, polite, and confident, enjoying "fun and engaging" lessons and a wide range of clubs and competitions.
- Teachers ensure pupils develop "secure knowledge and skills" through logical progression and swift correction of misconceptions.
- Early reading is prioritised, with children introduced to phonics in Reception and supported to read with "accuracy and fluency".
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) achieve well, benefiting from "carefully targeted support" and personalised goals.
- Staff benefit from a "well-coordinated approach to professional development" and value collaboration within the trust.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, leaders have not secured teachers’ "subject-specific pedagogical knowledge," meaning teaching does not routinely enable pupils to deepen or apply their understanding.
- Leaders must continue to develop staff expertise to ensure the intended curriculum is "consistently implemented in all subjects."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders creating a nurturing environment where staff identify risks quickly and work tenaciously with external agencies to ensure timely support.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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
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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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