Park Hill Junior School
Croydon, CR0 5NS · Croydon · primary school
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2nd 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 — 9.7/10 against 3,224 of them, against 9.4/10 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 | 82.0 · 90 | 40% | 3.62 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 34.0 · 99 | 25% | 2.48 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Park Hill Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 82.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 34.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in June 2023. 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 (9.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils play cricket and visit Stonehenge, the Science Museum, Kew Gardens, a Hindu Temple, the V & A Museum of Childhood, the British Museum, and the Saatchi Gallery.
Getting in
The published school roll is 367 pupils against a stated capacity of 372. 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 not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading? How does the school manage the transition for Year 6 pupils?
What Ofsted said about Park Hill Junior School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils are “extremely happy and motivated to learn” and “thrive” under high expectations. Leaders maintain “tremendously high expectations” for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, fostering a “strong sense of unity and community feel.” Parents are “overwhelmingly positive” about the purposeful learning experiences provided.
Strengths
- Teachers possess “very strong subject knowledge” and build “deep understanding” across subjects, ensuring pupils achieve their best.
- Staff support pupils with special educational needs “skilfully,” breaking down teaching into small steps so they access the same curriculum as peers.
- Leaders promote a love of reading, encouraging pupils to become “aspirational readers” through consistent phonics programmes and parental workshops.
- Behaviour is managed consistently, with pupils demonstrating “high levels of self-control” and proceeding with learning “uninterrupted.”
- Personal development is “exemplary,” with pupils showing strong understanding of resilience and being well-prepared for “modern British society.”
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with staff highly trained to manage risks and proficient in supporting pupils, including with their mental health and online safety.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 86% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 82% |
| 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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