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Selsdon Primary and Nursery School
Addington Road, ., South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 8LQ, Croydon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
47.7 / 100
Bottom 48%
Better than 48% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
319
Capacity
670
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
48%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, where it ranks in the top 60% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 86% recommending the school. However, only 4% of students reach the higher standard in KS2 assessments, indicating room for improvement in challenging the more able pupils.
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Last inspected: 25 March 2025Quality 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%. | 61% | Bottom 40% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Parent View (22 responses)
★★★★4.1
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
My child feels safe
91%
My child is happy
91%
School keeps me informed
86%
My child makes good progress
86%
Good range of subjects
86%
I'd recommend this school
86%
School supports development
86%
School has high expectations
86%
Progress is communicated
86%
Behaviour is good
82%
School responds to concerns
55%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British26.0%
Black African12.9%
Black Caribbean10.0%
White Other9.4%
Asian Other9.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.7.5%
Mixed Other4.7%
Asian Indian4.7%
Mixed W+Asian3.8%
Asian Pakistani3.1%
Mixed W+B African2.8%
Other2.2%
Black Other1.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Location
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51.34695, -0.05590 · CR2 8LQ
School details
Local authorityCroydon
RegionLondon
URN101815
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.selsdonprimary.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Selsdon Primary and Nursery School rated by Ofsted?
Selsdon Primary and Nursery School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 March 2025.
Is Selsdon Primary and Nursery School a good school?
Selsdon Primary and Nursery School scores 47.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 48% 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 Selsdon Primary and Nursery School?
Based on 22 Ofsted Parent View responses, Selsdon Primary and Nursery School receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
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