Robert Fitzroy Academy
Croydon, CR0 6JN · Croydon · primary school
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46th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.6/10 against 2,740 of them, against 5.7/10 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Robert Fitzroy Academy 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%. For the higher standard, 11.0% achieved this, compared to the national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 573 pupils against a stated capacity of 750. 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are available in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about Robert Fitzroy Academy
Overview
Robert Fitzroy Academy continues to be a good school, described as a welcoming environment where pupils treat one another and adults with "kindness and respect." Leaders maintain high expectations for achievement, providing a breadth of memorable experiences beyond the curriculum, such as theatre visits and outdoor hikes, which are valued by the school community.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and includes "thoughtfully selected knowledge," with recent improvements ensuring that learning builds precisely on prior understanding.
- Teachers effectively use subject knowledge to help pupils recall prior learning, with particular success in supporting pupils with lower starting points in speech and language.
- Reading is a key priority, with leaders closely monitoring a new phonics scheme and providing structured support to address specific gaps in knowledge.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are identified quickly and receive "carefully chosen support," with leaders regularly checking how well needs are met.
- Established classroom routines support attentiveness, and pupils receive strong support for their mental health and personal development.
Areas to improve
- In some areas where the curriculum has recently changed, teaching sometimes focuses on short-term knowledge without helping pupils connect it to "deepen pupils’ understanding of more complex concepts."
- The school should ensure teaching helps pupils connect facts and key subject language with more complex ideas to deepen understanding across all subjects over time.
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 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 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
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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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