The latest rankings have revealed the best-performing primary schools in Croydon, giving parents a clearer picture of where pupils consistently did well during the 2023-24 academic year.
The rankings reveal the borough’s impressive achievements, even as pupils faced challenges from earlier Covid-19 disruptions, which affected both individual learning and schools differently.
Across England, 61% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths during the 2023-24 academic year.
Croydon outshone the national average, with 65% of pupils reaching this benchmark.
Parents are reminded to act quickly if their children are expected to attend primary school this year, as the deadline to apply for primary school places for children starting in September 2025 is January 15, 2025.
With the latest performance figures, families can make informed decisions about their choices.
Here’s a look at the top primary schools in Croydon, based on the latest data from the Department for Education.
1. Heathfield Academy
Leading the rankings is Heathfield Academy, where an impressive 90% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths.
2. St John’s CofE Primary School
In second place is St John’s CofE Primary School, with a score of 87%.
3. Applegarth Academy
Applegarth Academy secures third place, with 85% of pupils achieving the expected level.
4. St Aidan’s Catholic Primary School and Winterbourne Junior Girls’ School
Sharing fourth place are St Aidan’s Catholic Primary School and Winterbourne Junior Girls’ School where 84% of pupils met the expected level.
6. Forest Academy, Keston Primary School, and Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School
Sharing sixth place is Forest Academy, Keston Primary School, and Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School where 83% of pupils achieved the standard.
9. Chipstead Valley Primary School, Harris Primary Academy Purley Way, and St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School
In joint-ninth place is Chipstead Valley Primary School, Harris Primary Academy Purley Way, and St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School where 81% of pupils met the standard.