Cypress Primary School
London, SE25 4AU · Croydon · primary school
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63rd 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 3,893 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.5/10 among them, against 3.3/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cypress Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 4.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.5 out of 10 among them, against 3.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Forest club, Disco, Creative Crafts, Magic club, Lego Club and Creative Writing. Sports include Football Skills, Football, Ballet and Basketball, while arts and music cover Singing, Musicals and Dance. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 681 pupils against a stated capacity of 640. 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 curriculum support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading?
What Ofsted said about Cypress Primary School
Overview
Cypress Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school provides a ‘caring, calm and motivational space’ where pupils are thriving and feel safe. Leaders and staff work collectively to ensure high standards are upheld, with a strong focus on pupil well-being and academic achievement.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘ambitiously planned and sequenced’, helping pupils build on existing knowledge to learn complex concepts.
- Staff have ‘high expectations’ for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who learn alongside their peers.
- A ‘positive culture of reading’ is embedded, with staff using a systematic approach to ensure pupils become ‘confident, fluent readers’.
- Pupils demonstrate ‘calm’ behaviour and are respectful of differences, contributing to a happy and safe school environment.
- The wider curriculum prepares pupils well for life in modern Britain, offering rich experiences such as outdoor learning and community engagement.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure all staff have the expertise to improve pupils’ ‘writing composition, spelling and transcription’, as opportunities to practise these early writing skills are sometimes limited.
Safeguarding
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 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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