SchoolScoresBeddington Park Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of STEP ACADEMY TRUST
Mallinson Road, Croydon, CR0 4UL
020 8688 1390 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 10 October 2023.
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 | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
55 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Sutton comparisons use the 24 of its 41 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 17 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 | Sutton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 18th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sutton. Higher than 27% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 93% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 21st highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sutton. Higher than 19% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 20th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sutton. Higher than 22% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 20 parents whose child had been bullied 22nd highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sutton. Higher than 6% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 30% | 50% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 43 parents who had raised a concern Joint 16th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sutton. Higher than 26% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 79% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 18th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sutton. Higher than 20% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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. Sutton figures pool parents at the Sutton 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. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
56 pupils in this year group.
80% — 8 points above the Sutton average, and 18 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Sutton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 80% | 72% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 9% | 20% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 89% | 83% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 86% | 78% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 88% | 83% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 108 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 108 | 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 Sutton. 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 | 35 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 32 |
| Of those, offered a place | 32 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 122 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
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
| Pupils | This school | Sutton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 6th highest of 41 state primary schools in Sutton. Higher than 71% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 33.1% | 16.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 10th highest of 41 state primary schools in Sutton. Higher than 73% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 4.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 6th highest of 41 state primary schools in Sutton. Higher than 77% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.0% | 12.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 25th highest of 41 state primary schools in Sutton. Higher than 81% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 34.8% | 41.4%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 33rd lowest of 41 state primary schools in Sutton. Lower than 34% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.6% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 35th lowest of 41 state primary schools in Sutton. Lower than 24% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 16.9% | 10.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 20th lowest of 41 state primary schools in Sutton. Lower than 54% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9 | 1.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 24th lowest of 41 state primary schools in Sutton. Lower than 52% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 35th highest of 41 state primary schools in Sutton. Higher than 29% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.7 | 21.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 30th highest of 41 state primary schools in Sutton. Higher than 57% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.1 | 11.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 22nd highest of 41 state primary schools in Sutton. Higher than 43% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 10.6% | 13.3%* | 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.
Nearby primary schools
- Beddington Infants' School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Holy Trinity CofE Junior School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- High View Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Harris Primary Academy Croydon 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Harris Primary Academy Purley Way 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No graded inspection · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bandon Hill Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Minster Junior School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Minster Nursery and Infants CofE Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019, before conversion), confirmed 2025
- Collingwood School 1.1 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Hackbridge Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Beddington Park Academy's Ofsted rating?
Beddington Park Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 10 October 2023.
How did Beddington Park Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 18 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Beddington Park Academy?
80% of the 55 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Beddington Park Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Beddington Park Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 32 families put Beddington Park Academy as their first choice for 35 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 32 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 148350.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.