David Livingstone Academy

A outstanding academy converter school in Croydon. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for David Livingstone Academy.

Thornton Heath, CR78HX Ofsted: Outstanding Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

59

/ 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
40.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 3.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
5 June 2019
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Northwood Road
Thornton Heath, CR78HX

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137195
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Northwood Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8HX
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
STEP ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
203
Free School Meals
37.9% (77 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.5% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
16.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
73.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
3.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
73.0 (+14.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 105.0
2023 102.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
25
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
203 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.5 per year)

Up 2.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Passion Urgency Positivity Aspiration Commitment

Head Teacher's Message

A warm welcome from Head Teacher Phoebe Greer, emphasising pupil-centred learning, fluent reading and confident speaking, with high aspirations for all pupils.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

STEP Zone Out of School Service (OSS) is based at David Livingstone Academy. It includes a breakfast club and after school club for children aged 4–11 years, running from 7:45am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday.

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