SchoolScoresApplegarth Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
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Bygrove Fieldway, New Addington, Croydon, CR0 9DL
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 15 September 2021.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
56 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Croydon comparisons use the 4 of its 87 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 83 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Croydon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Croydon. Higher than 80% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 95% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Croydon. Higher than 60% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 93% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Croydon. Higher than 46% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 86% | 78% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 10 parents whose child had been bullied Higher than 76% of 329 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60% | – | 43% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 54 parents who had raised a concern Joint 1st highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Croydon. Higher than 69% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 87% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 15 parents of children with SEND 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Croydon. Higher than 80% of 552 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 87% | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 1st highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Croydon. Higher than 85% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 96% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 13%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Croydon figures pool parents at the Croydon schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
58 pupils in this year group.
88% — 20 points above the Croydon average, and 26 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Croydon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 88% | 68% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 22% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 90% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 90% | 77% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 93% | 78% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 106 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Croydon. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 49 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 48 |
| Of those, offered a place | 48 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 104 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 18 places for speech, language and communication needs. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Croydon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 7th highest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 92% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 52.0% | 28.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 10th highest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 88% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.2% | 3.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 12th highest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 78% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.2% | 14.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 67th highest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 71% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 23.2% | 37.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 63rd lowest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Lower than 22% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.1% | 5.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 70th lowest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Lower than 13% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 20.2% | 14.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 61st lowest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Lower than 44% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.4 | 1.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 42nd lowest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Lower than 58% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 84th highest of 87 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 7% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 14.7 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 80th highest of 87 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 30% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.6 | 11.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 36th highest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 67% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 17.9% | 17.4%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Castle Hill Academy 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Tudor Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), improved significantly 2024 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Forestdale Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Courtwood Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Quest Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- Forest Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rowdown Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Harris Primary Academy Benson 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Selsdon Primary and Nursery School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Applegarth Academy's Ofsted rating?
Applegarth Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 15 September 2021.
How did Applegarth Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 88% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 26 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Applegarth Academy?
100% of the 56 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Applegarth Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Applegarth Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 48 families put Applegarth Academy as their first choice for 49 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 48 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 139393.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.