New Valley Primary School

A good academy sponsor led school in Croydon. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for New Valley Primary School.

, CR84AZ Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
50.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 59.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 7.0%
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
20 June 2017
Previous grade
Inadequate
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
New Valley Primary School
Purley
, CR84AZ

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
141118
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
New Valley Primary School, Purley, CR8 4AZ
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
PACE 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
191
Free School Meals
31.9% (61 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.1% (6 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
18.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
59.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
7.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 105.0
2023 104.0 105.0

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
24
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
191 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Up 1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

HAVE HIGH EXPECTATIONS OF OURSELVES BE POSITIVE CELEBRATE DIFFERENCE CARE FOR OURSELVES AND OUR PLANET SHOW LOVE AND KINDNESS

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Pete Steward states that New Valley aims high for every child, wants each child to be a happy, confident and enthusiastic learner, and emphasises that wellbeing is the most important thing, alongside high expectations of learning and behaviour.

Curriculum Highlights

Core Curriculum Threads: International, Global and Local Understanding Core Curriculum Threads: Equality and Diversity Core Curriculum Threads: Outdoor Learning Core Curriculum Threads: Technology Core Curriculum Threads: Well-Being, Safeguarding and Safety Strong Basic Skills Curriculum VIPERS reading approach Phonics using Little Wandle Letters & Sounds Text-based writing linked to reading Writing process including planning, drafting and editing

SEND Provision

New Valley Primary School is an inclusive school that offers a range of provision to support the needs detailed in the Code of Practice (2015) under the headings: Communication and Interaction; Cognition and Learning; Social, Emotional and Mental Health and Physical and/or Sensory. The range of support deployed will be tailored to meet individual need, as a result of thorough assessments by the school and/or external agencies, when required.

Admissions Criteria

Reception admissions are handled through the London Borough of Croydon. In-year admissions fall within Croydon LA coordinated in-year admissions. The school follows the Croydon LA policies for admissions and appeals, including the process and timelines for appeals. Infant classes are restricted to a maximum of 30 pupils per class.

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