SchoolScoresSelsdon Primary and Nursery School
Foundation school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of The Bourne Foundation
Addington Road, ., South Croydon, CR2 8LQ
020 8657 4038 · 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 | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
22 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
South Croydon comparisons use the 7 of its 9 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 2 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 | South Croydon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 7th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in South Croydon. Higher than 27% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 7th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in South Croydon. Higher than 25% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 7th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in South Croydon. Higher than 22% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 91% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 11 parents whose child had been bullied 2nd highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in South Croydon. Higher than 72% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 56% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 14 parents who had raised a concern Joint 2nd highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in South Croydon. Higher than 58% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 84% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 7th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in South Croydon. Higher than 32% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86%said yes | 93% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 7%). 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. South Croydon figures pool parents at the South 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
52 pupils in this year group.
61% — 7 points below the Croydon average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Croydon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 61% | 68% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 4% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 73% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 73% | 77% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 67% | 78% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 26 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 23 |
| Of those, offered a place | 23 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 72 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.6 · 2025: 0.4 · 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 | Croydon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 9 state primary schools in South Croydon. Higher than 63% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 28.1% | 28.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 8th highest of 9 state primary schools in South Croydon. Higher than 19% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.6% | 3.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 5th highest of 9 state primary schools in South Croydon. Higher than 51% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.4% | 14.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 9 state primary schools in South Croydon. Higher than 78% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 30.4% | 37.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 8th lowest of 9 state primary schools in South Croydon. Lower than 49% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 5.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 7th lowest of 9 state primary schools in South Croydon. Lower than 42% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.2% | 14.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 7th lowest of 9 state primary schools in South Croydon. Lower than 38% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.9 | 1.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 8th lowest of 9 state primary schools in South Croydon. Lower than 42% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 4th highest of 9 state primary schools in South Croydon. Higher than 78% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.1 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 4th highest of 9 state primary schools in South Croydon. Higher than 77% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.4 | 11.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 9 state primary schools in South Croydon. Higher than 94% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 36.2% | 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
- Quest Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- Greenvale Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Forestdale Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Courtwood Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ridgeway Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Gresham Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- Applegarth Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021) · 88% met expected standard (KS2)
- Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Atwood Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Peter's Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Selsdon Primary and Nursery 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 Selsdon Primary and Nursery School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Selsdon Primary and Nursery School?
86% of the 22 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Selsdon Primary and Nursery School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Selsdon Primary and Nursery School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 23 families put Selsdon Primary and Nursery School as their first choice for 26 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 23 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 101815.
- 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.