Smitham Primary School

A good community school school in Croydon. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Smitham Primary School.

Coulsdon, CR53DE Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
62.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 73.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
51.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 8.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
22 March 2017
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Portnalls Road
Coulsdon, CR53DE
Phone
2086604399
Website
smitham.croydon.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
101759
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Portnalls Road, Coulsdon, CR5 3DE
Website
www.smitham.croydon.sch.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
660 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
622
Free School Meals
14.7% (91 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.4% (9 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.6%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
7.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
73.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
8.0%
Reading Score:
108.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
109.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
73.0 (+14.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
7.9 (9.6 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.4 (2.2 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 108.0
2023 106.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
23 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
69
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
622 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Dream, Believe, Achieve"

Sensible Manners Attitude Respect Trustworthy

Facilities

The Kiln Outdoor Space Pondlife Reading Chalet Computing Suite Learning Resource Centre and Story Zone Amphitheatre Willow Tunnel and Woodland Area Orchard and Meadow Music Studio The Nest

Curriculum Highlights

Forest School is delivered to all year groups Extensive outdoor learning spaces and facilities (including pond, orchard, meadow, amphitheatre, outdoor studio, reading areas) Reading Chalet and Reading Trail with rich non-fiction texts Two library areas and a Reading Resource Centre Kiln for creating 3D artwork Amphitheatre for performances Houses - Earth, Fire, Air and Water - supporting sustainability Creative and Performing Arts focus (choir, orchestra, steel pans) Extensive extra-curricular activities including sports and arts

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club runs from 7.30–8.35 am on school days; After School Club runs from 3.05–6.00 pm with two sessions: Early session 3.05–4.00 pm and Full session 3.05–6.00 pm. The Nest (modular classroom by the field) hosts the Breakfast Club, and the Oaks building hosts the After School Club.

Admissions Criteria

Reception places are allocated by Croydon Local Authority; children start in the autumn term of the year they turn five; Nursery admissions have set sessions with fees for additional sessions; In-year admissions are possible if spaces exist and are processed via the Local Authority; entry to Nursery does not guarantee a place at Smitham; applications for Reception/ Nursery are managed through Croydon LA.

Financial Information

Breakfast Club = £4.50 per day per child. After School Club: Full session = £12 per day, Early session = £2.50 per day. Nursery: main Nursery Day often free (for eligible free childcare entitlements); additional sessions charged at £22 per session; extension to 3:05 pm available for £2.50 per day; Nursery meals for full-day attendance cost £2.55 per meal (paid in advance via ParentPay). Drop-off service available 8:20–8:35 am; other Nursery details apply.

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