Kensington Avenue Primary School

A requires improvement academy converter school in Croydon. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Kensington Avenue Primary School.

Thornton Heath, CR78BT Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

46

/ 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
44.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 5.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

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

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
3 July 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Kensington Avenue
Thornton Heath, CR78BT

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
146724
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Kensington Avenue, Thornton Heath, CR7 8BT
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
WANDLE LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
600 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
523
Free School Meals
27.6% (144 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
8.4% (44 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
20.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
52.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
5.0%
Reading Score:
103.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 103.0
2023 106.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
22 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
65
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
523 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-2.0 per year)

Down -2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Respect, Responsibility, Perseverance"

Respect Responsibility Perseverance TEAM

Everyone’s culture, language and religion is respected and celebrated.

Head Teacher's Message

The Headteacher welcomes families to Kensington Avenue Primary, describing the school as a community academy in the Wandle Learning Trust, set in a site with green outdoor spaces. The message emphasises a caring, happy environment where staff nurture strong relationships, high expectations, and a partnership approach with families to help every pupil flourish.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

ICT PE creative learning games

Sports

Football

Facilities

School halls Classrooms / training rooms Dining area Large field

Admissions Criteria

Kensington Avenue Primary School admits children from age 3 to 11. The Reception intake is 60 pupils. The admissions authority is Wandle Learning Trust and Reception and in-year admissions are managed on their behalf by Croydon Council. Admission to our Nursery is managed by the school office. Admissions are determined by The London Borough of Croydon; in-year admissions are via Croydon Council. For admissions information, see the Admissions Arrangements 2026-2027 and contact [email protected].

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