Ecclesbourne Primary School
Thornton Heath, CR7 7FA · Croydon · primary school
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52nd 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 — 6.4/10 against 2,295 of them, against 5.2/10 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 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.11 |
| 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.
Ecclesbourne Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 417 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.
Worth asking on a visit
Since the higher standard attainment is 0.0%, what specific support is offered to pupils aiming for greater depth? How does the 2023 inspection report guide current teaching strategies?
What Ofsted said about Ecclesbourne Primary School
Overview
Leaders hold "the highest ambition for all pupils," fostering a culture where students are "conscientious and respectful." The school delivers a "broad and enriching curriculum" that supports high achievement in reading, mathematics, and personal development, with staff demonstrating strong subject expertise.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit "Outstanding" behaviour, being "highly motivated, resilient and hard working" while listening carefully to teachers.
- Leaders provide "excellent opportunities" for talent development, including music qualifications, poetry, and sports, allowing pupils to "grow in confidence."
- Staff expertly teach phonics and reading, ensuring "no time is wasted" and pupils become "fluent and confident" readers.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "succeed, both academically and personally" through well-designed support and full participation.
- Leaders prioritise mental health, teaching children to "manage their emotions" through yoga, meditation, and outdoor education.
Areas to improve
- In a "small number of subjects," curriculum knowledge is "not as detailed as it is in other areas" because recent reviews are "too recent to show the impact." Leaders must ensure new curricula are delivered so knowledge builds "as precisely in these subjects as in others."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with leaders creating a "strong culture" where staff are "confident to identify any risks" and act on reports "without delay."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| 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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