Krishna Avanti Primary School
Croydon, CR0 4HA · Croydon · primary school
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16th 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 — 8.7/10 against 3,353 of them, against 9.0/10 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 | 84.0 · 93 | 40% | 3.72 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 16.0 · 85 | 25% | 2.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Krishna Avanti Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 84.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 16.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2025. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 212 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
With a recent inspection in 2025, what specific actions have been taken to maintain the Good rating? How does the school support pupils in reaching the higher standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Krishna Avanti Primary School
Overview
Krishna Avanti Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection. The report describes a welcoming environment where shared values, such as self-discipline and empathy, are central to daily life. Pupils behave very well, are considerate of others, and achieve well in national tests while developing detailed knowledge of the curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils reflect on their behaviour and demonstrate virtues, with older children supporting younger peers in the playground and at lunchtime.
- The curriculum is broad and ambitious, with carefully ordered content that helps pupils build on prior knowledge, such as using number lines to read measurements.
- Teachers possess strong subject knowledge, presenting information clearly and promoting effective discussion that extends pupils’ thinking.
- Reading is prioritised, with a clearly structured phonics programme ensuring pupils develop accurate knowledge and read with fluency and insight.
- The school identifies pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well, making reasonable adjustments to support their high achievement.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, checks on pupils’ understanding are not timely enough, and the information gathered is not used to evaluate how well pupils have learned the curriculum.
- Work for pupils with SEND is occasionally not suitably adapted, leading them to focus on completing tasks rather than gaining important curriculum knowledge.
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 | 82% |
| 2023/24 | 74% |
| 2024/25 | 84% |
| 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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