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Smitham Primary School
Portnalls Road, Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 3DE, Croydon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
51.5 / 100
Top 48%
Better than 52% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
637
Capacity
660
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted since March 2017, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 62% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 58% nationally. While a notable 12% of pupils achieve the higher standard, parents may want to consider the school’s LocaleIQ score of 51.5, which indicates it performs better than 52% of schools in the area. Overall, it appears to offer a supportive learning environment with room for academic growth.
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Last inspected: 22 March 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 62% | Bottom 42% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 12% | Top 28% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British47.6%
Mixed Other9.1%
White Other8.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.6.8%
Black African5.8%
Mixed W+Asian4.4%
Black Caribbean4.4%
Asian Indian2.8%
Asian Other2.4%
Mixed W+B African2.0%
Black Other1.3%
Other1.1%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Location
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51.31866, -0.14397 · CR5 3DE
School details
Local authorityCroydon
RegionLondon
URN101759
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.smitham.croydon.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Smitham Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Smitham Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 March 2017.
Is Smitham Primary School a good school?
Smitham Primary School scores 51.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 48% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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