SchoolScoresElmwood Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Lodge Road, Croydon, CR0 2PL
020 8684 4007 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 4 July 2013.
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 22 March 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
115 pupils in this year group.
66% — 2 points below the Croydon average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Croydon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 66% | 68% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 81% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 71% | 77% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 77% | 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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Croydon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 17th highest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 80% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 40.1% | 28.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 34th highest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 57% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.4% | 3.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support Joint 48th highest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 44% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.4% | 14.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 11th highest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 95% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 66.8% | 37.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 40th lowest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Lower than 47% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.1% | 5.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 39th lowest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Lower than 44% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 12.7% | 14.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 64th lowest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Lower than 40% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.7 | 1.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 68th lowest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Lower than 37% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 61st highest of 87 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 39% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.7 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 21st highest of 87 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 85% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.2 | 11.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 65th highest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 31% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 7.7% | 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 Infant School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024
- Chestnut Park Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018), confirmed 2024 · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ecclesbourne Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Harris Primary Academy Croydon 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's Catholic Junior School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Al-Khair School Preparatory School 0.6 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Broadmead Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Crescent Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's Catholic Infant School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
- West Thornton Primary School 0.7 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 Elmwood Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Elmwood Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 4 July 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 22 March 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Elmwood Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 4 points above the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 101720.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.