SchoolScoresChestnut Park Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of GLF SCHOOLS
49 St James Road, Croydon, CR0 2UR
020 3750 6090 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 19 June 2018.
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 30 October 2024: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
92 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Croydon comparisons use the 49 of its 87 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 38 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 18th highest of 49 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Croydon. Higher than 54% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 26th highest of 49 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Croydon. Higher than 45% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 37th highest of 49 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Croydon. Higher than 27% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 47 parents whose child had been bullied 16th highest of 40 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Croydon. Higher than 67% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 62% | 57% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 73 parents who had raised a concern 32nd highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Croydon. Higher than 26% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 81% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 12 parents of children with SEND 13th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Croydon. Higher than 22% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 58% | 79% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 35th highest of 49 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Croydon. Higher than 30% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 15%). 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. 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
88 pupils in this year group.
44% — 24 points below the Croydon average, and 18 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Croydon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 44% | 68% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 11% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 57% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 60% | 77% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 60% | 78% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 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 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 86 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 112 |
| Of those, offered a place | 85 (76%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 363 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.2 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.3
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 | Croydon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 39th highest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 70% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 32.5% | 28.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 62nd highest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 31% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.2% | 3.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 63rd highest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 32% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.8% | 14.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 25th highest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 90% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 49.6% | 37.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 66th lowest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Lower than 18% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.4% | 5.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 57th lowest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Lower than 21% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 17.8% | 14.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 80th lowest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Lower than 16% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.8 | 1.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 82nd lowest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Lower than 12% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.17% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 41st highest of 87 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 63% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.7 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 77th highest of 87 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 32% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.7 | 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.
Nearby primary schools
- Elmwood Junior School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Elmwood Infant School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024
- Al-Khair School Preparatory School 0.5 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- St Mary's Catholic Junior School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's Catholic Infant School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
- Ecclesbourne Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Harris Primary Academy Croydon 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Broadmead Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Crescent Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- West Thornton Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Chestnut Park Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Chestnut Park Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 19 June 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 30 October 2024, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Chestnut Park Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 44% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 18 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Chestnut Park Primary School?
85% of the 92 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Chestnut Park Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Chestnut Park Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 112 families put Chestnut Park Primary School as their first choice for 86 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 85 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 140434.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.