Which is the best primary school in Croydon?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, Heathfield Academy ranks first of 33 ranked primary schools in Croydon, with 90% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Croydon ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Croydon?

33 primary schools in Croydon published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Croydon, ranked

The 33 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
Heathfield Academy
Academy sponsor led

12%

higher standard

90%

expected standard
2
Applegarth Academy
Academy sponsor led

22%

higher standard

88%

expected standard
3
Krishna Avanti Primary School
Free schools

16%

higher standard

84%

expected standard
4
Park Hill Junior School
Academy converter

34%

higher standard

82%

expected standard
5
St John's CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided school

7%

higher standard

81%

expected standard
6
Beddington Park Academy
Academy sponsor led

9%

higher standard

80%

expected standard
7
Harris Primary Academy Haling Park
Academy sponsor led

17%

higher standard

79%

expected standard
8
Harris Primary Academy Purley Way
Academy sponsor led

15%

higher standard

79%

expected standard
9
Harris Primary Academy Croydon
Academy sponsor led

6%

higher standard

79%

expected standard
10
St. Mary's Catholic Junior School
Academy sponsor led

9%

higher standard

77%

expected standard
11
Woodside Primary School
Academy converter

5%

higher standard

77%

expected standard
12
West Thornton Primary School
Academy sponsor led

14%

higher standard

74%

expected standard
13
Harris Primary Academy Benson
Academy sponsor led

9%

higher standard

74%

expected standard
14
Monks Orchard Primary School
Academy converter

9%

higher standard

73%

expected standard
15
Forest Academy
Academy converter

7%

higher standard

73%

expected standard
16
Tudor Academy
Academy sponsor led

6%

higher standard

73%

expected standard
17
Howard Primary School
Community school

11%

higher standard

71%

expected standard
18
Fairchildes Primary School
Academy converter

12%

higher standard

70%

expected standard
19
The Minster Junior School
Academy converter

10%

higher standard

70%

expected standard
20
Forestdale Primary School
Community school

21%

higher standard

69%

expected standard
21
Orchard Way Primary School
Academy converter

10%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
22
Courtwood Primary School
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
23
Aerodrome Primary Academy
Academy converter

18%

higher standard

66%

expected standard
24
Elmwood Junior School
Community school

7%

higher standard

66%

expected standard
25
Ark Oval Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led

4%

higher standard

66%

expected standard
26
Robert Fitzroy Academy
Academy sponsor led

11%

higher standard

64%

expected standard
27
Broadmead Primary School
Academy sponsor led

12%

higher standard

63%

expected standard
28
Castle Hill Academy
Academy sponsor led

11%

higher standard

58%

expected standard
29
John Wood School & Nursery
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

56%

expected standard
30
The Crescent Primary School
Academy converter

1%

higher standard

55%

expected standard
31
Rowdown Primary School
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

53%

expected standard
32
Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

52%

expected standard
33
Chestnut Park Primary School
Academy sponsor led

11%

higher standard

44%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Croydon?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, Heathfield Academy ranks first of 33 ranked primary schools in Croydon, with 90% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Croydon ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Croydon?: 33 primary schools in Croydon published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.