Rowdown Primary School
Croydon, CR0 0EG · Croydon · primary school
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77th 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 — 2.2/10 against 1,192 of them, against 1.9/10 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 62% | 1.48 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Rowdown Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with 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 (2.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Forest School, swimming, skipping workshops, and Harlequins rugby taster sessions. The school also stages Bugsy Malone and provides an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 316 pupils against a stated capacity of 487. 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 have not yet reached the expected standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for those aiming for the higher standard? How does the Forest School curriculum integrate with the main timetable?
What Ofsted said about Rowdown Primary School
Overview
Rowdown Primary School is described as a "welcoming school" where staff work closely with families to support pupils’ education. The report highlights a "broad, ambitious curriculum" that captures pupils’ interest and motivates them, resulting in good achievement. Personal development is judged as outstanding, with pupils learning to be kind, respectful, and responsible members of the community.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well sequenced" and helps pupils build on prior learning securely, with effective support for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Personal development is outstanding; pupils learn about "fundamental British values," stay healthy and safe, and demonstrate care for younger children.
- Reading is a priority, with children taught phonics effectively and encouraged to read "demanding texts" and discuss important themes.
- Staff work as a team, and leaders support staff well-being thoughtfully while forging strong relationships with families.
- Behaviour is sensible, with pupils using personal strategies to feel calm and ready to learn in a "calm and settled" environment.
Areas to improve
- Checks on pupils’ understanding sometimes "lack precision," meaning misconceptions are not identified and addressed effectively.
- Pupils are not always encouraged to use "key subject vocabulary routinely," which hinders their secure recall of subject-specific terms.
Safeguarding
The report states that "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 | 46% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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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