Gresham Primary School
South Croydon, CR2 9EA · Croydon · primary school
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28th 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 1,446 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.1/10 among them, against 7.8/10 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 | 86.0 · 95 | 40% | 3.78 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Gresham Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 86.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.1 out of 10 among them, against 7.8 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 237 pupils against a stated capacity of 242. 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 maintain the high reading standards seen in recent results? What specific activities are available in the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Gresham Primary School
Overview
Gresham Primary School is described as a place where pupils are happy, kind, and respectful, settling quickly into calm classrooms. The report highlights a strong sense of community, with staff building positive relationships and leaders providing a breadth of enriching learning opportunities. Overall, the school delivers a good quality of education with effective leadership and management.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well because they know what is expected, creating environments where "learning proceeds mostly without interruption."
- The curriculum is ambitious and well-sequenced, ensuring pupils "do more, know more and remember more over time."
- Reading is prioritised with a new systematic phonics programme, and staff are well trained to support early reading and catch-up.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access the same curriculum as their peers and benefit from personalised targets.
- Leaders foster a positive culture where staff feel valued, and the governing body effectively holds leaders to account.
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure all teachers have secure subject expertise to deliver key content clearly, preventing gaps in pupils’ knowledge and understanding.
- Adaptations for pupils with SEND should be tailored more precisely to individual needs in all instances.
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 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 74% |
| 2024/25 | 86% |
| 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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