Cuddington Croft Primary School and Nursery
Sutton, SM2 7NA · Surrey · primary school
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18th of 203 primary schools in Surrey we can score, 296 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.8/10 against 1,371 of them, against 9.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 94.0 · 99 | 40% | 3.96 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 31.0 · 98 | 25% | 2.46 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cuddington Croft Primary School and Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 94.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 31.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022-11.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access Mini Tennis, Cricket, Swimming, Tag Rugby, Football, Rugby, Hockey and Rounders clubs. Sports include cross country running, dodgeball, multi-skills, sportshall athletics and lifesaving. Arts features an African drumming workshop. Trips visit Bocketts Farm Wetlands Centre, Brooklands Museum, Tower of London, Hampton Court, RHS Wisley, Butser Farm and the Imperial War Museum. Both breakfast and after-school clubs operate.
Getting in
The published school roll is 472 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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.
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What Ofsted said about Cuddington Croft Primary School and Nursery
Overview
Cuddington Croft Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a happy and safe environment where pupils flourish. Leaders have developed an ambitious curriculum that is regularly reviewed, with a strong emphasis on reading and mathematics. The school fosters high levels of trust and respect, encouraging independence and personal responsibility from the youngest to the oldest pupils.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "very positive attitudes to their learning" and behave very well, reaching teachers’ high expectations.
- A "love of reading is the top priority," with structured phonics ensuring pupils read accurately and fluently.
- Mathematics is "particularly strong throughout the school," with pupils using correct language to explain calculations.
- Teachers provide appropriate support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs, often described as "going above and beyond."
- Enrichment experiences, such as visits to a "space dome" and residential trips, deepen pupils’ knowledge and personal development.
Areas to improve
- Learning in some foundation subjects is still being fully embedded, meaning some pupils’ learning is "not as deep or secure as it could be."
- Leaders need to provide training for newer subject leaders to further refine their areas of responsibility and make learning as effective as possible.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, resulting in a "very strong culture of safeguarding" where staff are confident to take action and incidents are meticulously recorded.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 85% |
| 2023/24 | 88% |
| 2024/25 | 94% |
| 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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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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