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Forestdale Primary School
Pixton Way, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 9JE, Croydon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
70.6 / 100
Top 29%
Better than 71% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
418
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving 69% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 39% nationally. The school also boasts a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 71% of schools, indicating a strong community standing. However, only 21% of students achieve the higher standard, suggesting there may be room for improvement in pushing more pupils to excel beyond the basics.
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Last inspected: 20 November 2012Older 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%. | 69% | Top 39% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 21% | Top 7% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British53.1%
Black African9.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.5%
White Other5.5%
Mixed Other3.8%
Asian Pakistani3.8%
Black Caribbean3.8%
Mixed W+B African3.3%
Mixed W+Asian3.1%
Asian Other3.1%
Asian Indian2.2%
Black Other1.0%
Other0.7%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Location
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51.34935, -0.03944 · CR0 9JE
School details
Local authorityCroydon
RegionLondon
URN101773
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Forestdale Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Forestdale Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 November 2012.
Is Forestdale Primary School a good school?
Forestdale Primary School scores 70.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 29% 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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