Keston Primary School
Coulsdon, CR5 1HP · Croydon · primary school
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54th 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 4,242 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.9/10 among them, against 4.9/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Keston Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 8.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.9 out of 10 among them, against 4.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the school choir, learn guitar, violin, piano, or ukulele, and participate in swimming, running, netball, football, and athletics. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 457 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
What specific support is provided for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in maths? How are the various music and sports activities scheduled to avoid conflicts with core lessons?
What Ofsted said about Keston Primary School
Overview
Keston Primary School continues to be a good school, where leaders maintain high expectations for all pupils. The report highlights an ambitious curriculum, strong reading provision, and a positive culture where pupils behave well and feel safe.
Strengths
- Leaders have developed an "ambitious" curriculum that effectively builds subject-specific knowledge, with teachers using questions to check understanding.
- Reading is a priority, with consistent phonics teaching and effective support for pupils at risk of falling behind.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified early and access an ambitious curriculum, achieving well.
- Behaviour is excellent; pupils are "polite and courteous," with low-level disruptions being rare and bullying dealt with "quickly and thoroughly."
- Staff nurture pupils, encouraging them to take risks and learn from mistakes, while governors provide proactive oversight.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, curricular thinking does not build precisely from the early years, meaning some content is not explicitly identified. Leaders must ensure the sequence of knowledge is clearly defined in all subjects and builds on early years learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with robust procedures in place to keep pupils safe and leaders following up referrals tenaciously to ensure early help.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 83% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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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