SchoolScoresCypress Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of THE PEGASUS ACADEMY TRUST
Cypress Road, London, SE25 4AU
020 8653 2618 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 30 October 2019.
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 | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 18 December 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
152 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 22nd highest of 49 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Croydon. Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 10th highest of 49 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Croydon. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 12th highest of 49 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Croydon. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 32 parents whose child had been bullied 21st highest of 40 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Croydon. Higher than 52% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 56% | 57% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 104 parents who had raised a concern Joint 11th highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Croydon. Higher than 72% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 81% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 25 parents of children with SEND 10th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Croydon. Higher than 48% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 72% | 79% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 15th highest of 49 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Croydon. Higher than 67% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 22%). 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
83 pupils in this year group.
57% — 11 points below the Croydon average, and 5 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Croydon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 57% | 68% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 4% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 75% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 73% | 77% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 75% | 78% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 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 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 90 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 108 |
| Of those, offered a place | 84 (78%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 300 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.4 · 2025: 1.2 · 2026: 1.2
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 60th highest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 50% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.6% | 28.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 65th highest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 29% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.1% | 3.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 16th highest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 76% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.8% | 14.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 69th highest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 69% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.6% | 37.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 31st lowest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Lower than 60% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 5.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) Joint 24th lowest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Lower than 64% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.4% | 14.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 1.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 46th highest of 87 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 52% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.8 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 41st highest of 87 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 68% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.8 | 11.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 33rd highest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 71% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 19.2% | 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
- All Saints CofE Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- James Dixon Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- David Livingstone Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2025 · 88% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- Beulah Junior School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Beulah Infants' School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023
- St Mark's CofE Primary Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rockmount Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Whitehorse Manor Infant School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Whitehorse Manor Junior School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Cypress Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Cypress Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 30 October 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 18 December 2024, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Cypress Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Cypress Primary School?
95% of the 152 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Cypress Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Cypress Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 108 families put Cypress Primary School as their first choice for 90 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 84 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 144626.
- 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.