The Crescent Primary School
Croydon, CR0 2HN · Croydon · primary school
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68th 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 — 2.7/10 against 1,749 of them, against 2.5/10 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 | 55.0 · 27 | 40% | 1.10 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 1.0 · 21 | 25% | 0.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Crescent Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 1.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. 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 (2.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 318 pupils against a stated capacity of 600. 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 interventions are in place for the 1.0% who reach the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap between its results and the national median?
What Ofsted said about The Crescent Primary School
Overview
The Crescent Primary School is described as a "caring and ambitious school" where pupils are "well looked after" and achieve well, particularly in the early years which are rated Outstanding. Leaders have driven clear improvements since the previous inspection, establishing a "good quality of education" with settled behaviour and effective safeguarding.
Strengths
- Early years provision is "Outstanding," with children "expertly supported" to develop detailed knowledge through a "well thought through curriculum."
- Reading is prioritised with "strong expertise of staff," ensuring pupils learn to decode words securely and read widely.
- Pupils demonstrate "settled and calm" behaviour, treating others with "kindness and respect" while engaging in responsibilities like the school council.
- Leaders have a "detailed knowledge of the needs of pupils," including those with SEND, meeting needs through targeted adaptations.
- Staff appreciate that the school "takes account of their views," benefiting from high-quality training and support.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must refine newer curriculum areas where knowledge is "less clearly defined" and provide training so staff can support pupils to "learn the curriculum in detail."
- Systems for checking older pupils’ understanding are "less well established"; leaders should ensure checks are "systematic across the curriculum" to identify and address knowledge gaps.
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 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| 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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