Smitham Primary School
Coulsdon, CR5 3DE · Croydon · primary school
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50th 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 the 4,238 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.0/10 among them, against 5.5/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Smitham Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 12.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.0 out of 10 among them, against 5.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Dance Clubs and Young Voices, participate in choir, and attend Forest School sessions or trips to London landmarks and the Houses of Parliament. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 654 pupils against a stated capacity of 660. 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 fall below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities does the Forest School programme involve? How does the school manage the transition for Year 6 pupils?
What Ofsted said about Smitham Primary School
Overview
Smitham Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a calm and orderly atmosphere where pupils feel safe and demonstrate ‘SMART’ behaviours. Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum that prepares pupils well for the next stage of their education, with strong emphasis on reading and personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils are ‘respectful to one another’ and display positive attitudes to learning, characterised by ‘collaboration, resilience, reflectivity and challenge’.
- The curriculum is carefully designed so that ‘pupils develop a deep understanding over time’, particularly in subjects like mathematics and art.
- Reading is prioritised from the early years, with staff implementing phonics consistently so pupils ‘develop as fluent and confident readers’.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are ‘swiftly identified’ and receive appropriate support to access the planned curriculum.
- There are ‘extensive opportunities for enrichment’, including educational visits and a well-sequenced personal, social and health education curriculum.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, teachers do not consistently check that pupils have secured the most important knowledge, meaning ‘gaps in some pupils’ knowledge are not routinely identified and corrected’.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving appropriate training to identify concerns and the curriculum helping pupils understand how to keep safe, including age-appropriate lessons on consent and online safety.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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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