Chestnut Park Primary School

A outstanding academy sponsor led school in Croydon. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Chestnut Park Primary School.

Croydon, CR02UR Ofsted: Outstanding Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
44.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 52.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
54.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 9.0%
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
19 June 2018
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
49 St James Road
Croydon, CR02UR

Location

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Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140434
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
49 St James Road, Croydon, CR0 2UR
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
GLF SCHOOLS
Capacity
630 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
606
Free School Meals
34.8% (211 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.0% (12 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
23.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
52.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
9.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 104.0
2023 100.0 102.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
25 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
76
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
606 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+3.5 per year)

Up 3.5% 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, Achieve, Inspire"

Self-Control Tolerance Respect Others No one left out Growing Friendships

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Chestnut Park Primary School. Headteacher Jason Ofori highlights an inclusive ethos, partnerships with families and a focus on raising standards through a child-centred, enquiry-based approach, inviting involvement from parents and the community.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Film Critique club Yoga club Choir club Art club Drama club Spanish club Book club Pokemon Club Football Club Booster Groups for Year 2 and Year 6 Eco-Council

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