Kensington Avenue Primary School
Thornton Heath, CR7 8BT · Croydon · primary school
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72nd 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 5.0/10 against 3,059 of them, against 4.8/10 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kensington Avenue Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, matching the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, compared to the national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school "Requires improvement" in May 2024.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 459 pupils against a stated capacity of 600. 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 improve from the "Requires improvement" rating? What specific steps are being taken to raise the percentage of pupils reaching the higher standard? How does the current roll of 459 affect class sizes relative to the 600-place capacity?
What Ofsted said about Kensington Avenue Primary School
Overview
The report states that pupils enjoy attending this diverse school and that relationships between staff and pupils are positive. However, it judges that pupils, including those in early years, require more help to achieve the academic success they are capable of. The inspection concludes that the school requires improvement in overall effectiveness, the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, leadership and management, and early years provision, while personal development is judged good.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a "well-designed personal, health, social and economic education curriculum" that prepares them for life in modern Britain.
- Staff feel "well supported by leaders to manage their workload and well-being," showing resilience in challenging roles.
- The new phonics programme is having a "positive impact," with staff spotting pupils who need extra help swiftly in younger years.
- Pupils make a "positive contribution to the local community" through roles such as school council members and travel ambassadors.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must provide better strategic oversight of the curriculum to ensure knowledge builds clearly over time and is identified precisely.
- Teaching for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, and older weaker readers, must be more specific to meet their exact needs.
- The school needs to continue working with families and agencies to overcome barriers to attendance, as "too many pupils are not attending school regularly."
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," though leaders should ensure risk assessments for managing challenging behaviours are regularly checked and reviewed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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