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Purley Oaks Primary School
Bynes Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 0PR, Croydon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
51.3 / 100
Top 49%
Better than 51% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
651
Capacity
660
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 60% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, placing it in the top 63% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 89% recommending the school, indicating a strong community feel. However, only 5% of pupils achieve the higher standard in these subjects, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 18 September 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 60% | Bottom 37% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Parent View (91 responses)
★★★★4.1
Progress is communicated
97%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
My child makes good progress
93%
Good range of subjects
93%
My child feels safe
92%
My child is happy
92%
Behaviour is good
91%
School keeps me informed
89%
I'd recommend this school
89%
School has high expectations
88%
School supports development
84%
School responds to concerns
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British18.9%
Black African12.4%
White Other12.0%
Asian Other10.4%
Mixed Other9.1%
Black Caribbean6.1%
Black Other4.9%
Asian Indian4.6%
Other4.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.7%
Asian Pakistani2.8%
Mixed W+B African2.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
White Irish0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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51.35312, -0.09609 · CR2 0PR
School details
Local authorityCroydon
RegionLondon
URN101733
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Purley Oaks Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Purley Oaks Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 September 2019.
Is Purley Oaks Primary School a good school?
Purley Oaks Primary School scores 51.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 49% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Purley Oaks Primary School?
Based on 91 Ofsted Parent View responses, Purley Oaks Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
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