New Valley Primary School
, CR8 4AZ · Croydon · primary school
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69th 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 — 2.1/10 against 2,358 of them, against 2.2/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| 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.
New Valley Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 191 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about New Valley Primary School
Overview
New Valley Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "welcoming, happy and inclusive place to learn." Pupils achieve well, developing a "well-developed body of knowledge" and are successfully prepared for secondary school. The school fosters positive behaviour, with pupils behaving sensibly and showing "mature attitudes towards their learning."
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well designed" in most subjects, with carefully planned opportunities for pupils to revisit and remember important knowledge.
- Leaders prioritise reading from the start, ensuring the early reading curriculum is "well structured and ambitious," helping pupils read confidently.
- Staff support pupils’ wider development through initiatives like "Well-being Wednesday" and outdoor learning, promoting positive relationships.
- Teachers receive "helpful and regular training" to develop secure subject knowledge and address learning gaps from the pandemic.
- Classrooms are "calm and positive places to learn," with staff dealing with off-task behaviour quickly and effectively.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, such as science, leaders must refine curriculum thinking to precisely map how pupils develop knowledge to achieve long-term aims.
- Leaders need to provide additional training to ensure teachers consistently support pupils to build on previous learning, deepening understanding over time.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with vulnerable pupils identified and supported promptly, and staff receiving appropriate training to raise and follow up on concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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