SchoolScoresRowdown Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of FAIRCHILDES ACADEMY COMMUNITY TRUST
Calley Down Crescent, New Addington, Croydon, CR0 0EG
01689 843367 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 25 March 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
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 | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
37 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 33rd highest of 49 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Croydon. Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 32nd highest of 49 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Croydon. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 16 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 9th highest of 40 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Croydon. Higher than 83% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69% | 57% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 31 parents who had raised a concern 28th highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Croydon. Higher than 42% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 81% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 16 parents of children with SEND 5th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Croydon. Higher than 80% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 79% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 32nd highest of 49 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Croydon. Higher than 32% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 11%). 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
49 pupils in this year group.
53% — 15 points below the Croydon average, and 9 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Croydon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 53% | 68% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 61% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 65% | 77% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 71% | 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. | 101 | 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 | 32 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 32 |
| Of those, offered a place | 32 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 57 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 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 20 places for autism. 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 6th highest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 92% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 52.1% | 28.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 14th highest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 80% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 3.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 11th 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 68th highest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 69% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.7% | 37.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 77th lowest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Lower than 12% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.8% | 5.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 64th lowest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Lower than 19% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 18.4% | 14.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 76th lowest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Lower than 26% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.1 | 1.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 80th lowest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Lower than 14% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.5% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.31% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 45th highest of 87 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 53% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.9 | 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 9th highest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 93% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 33.7% | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Tudor Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), improved significantly 2024 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Fairchildes Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Castle Hill Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Applegarth Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021) · 88% met expected standard (KS2)
- Courtwood Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Forestdale Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Quest Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wickham Common Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Greenvale Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Rowdown Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 25 March 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Rowdown Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Rowdown Primary School?
86% of the 37 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Rowdown Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Rowdown Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 32 families put Rowdown Primary School as their first choice for 32 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 140841.
- 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.