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Ark Oval Primary Academy
98 Cherry Orchard Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 6BA, Croydon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
22.9 / 100
Bottom 23%
Better than 23% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
601
Capacity
630
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 66% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 47% nationally. However, only 4% of students achieved the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students academically. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 64% recommending the school, suggesting a need for enhanced engagement with the community.
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Last inspected: 17 June 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%. | 66% | Top 47% 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 (47 responses)
★★★★★3.2
School keeps me informed
83%
Good range of subjects
79%
Good range of extra-curricular
75%
My child makes good progress
72%
School has high expectations
70%
My child feels safe
68%
My child is happy
68%
Progress is communicated
66%
Behaviour is good
64%
I'd recommend this school
64%
School responds to concerns
49%
School supports development
49%
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African20.3%
Asian Indian14.3%
White Other11.1%
Black Caribbean9.5%
White British9.2%
Other5.5%
Asian Pakistani5.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.5%
Asian Other4.5%
Mixed Other3.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.7%
Mixed W+B African2.3%
Black Other2.3%
Asian Bangladeshi1.8%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Location
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51.37795, -0.08963 · CR0 6BA
School details
Local authorityCroydon
RegionLondon
URN137114
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.arkovalprimary.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Ark Oval Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Ark Oval Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 June 2025.
Is Ark Oval Primary Academy a good school?
Ark Oval Primary Academy scores 22.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 23% 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 Ark Oval Primary Academy?
Based on 47 Ofsted Parent View responses, Ark Oval Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 64% across all parent survey questions.
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