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Chestnut Park Primary School
49 St James Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 2UR, Croydon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
87.9 / 100
Top 12%
Better than 88% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
599
Capacity
630
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly with 44% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 89% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 85% recommending the school, reflecting a positive community environment. However, there is room for improvement in achieving higher standards, as only 11% of students reached this level.
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Last inspected: 19 June 2018Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 44% | Bottom 11% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Parent View (92 responses)
★★★★★4.0
My child is happy
96%
My child feels safe
95%
School keeps me informed
92%
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
Good range of subjects
89%
Progress is communicated
86%
My child makes good progress
85%
I'd recommend this school
85%
Behaviour is good
84%
School has high expectations
80%
School supports development
72%
School responds to concerns
59%
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African15.4%
Mixed Other13.9%
Asian Indian12.9%
Black Caribbean10.5%
White Other8.0%
Asian Pakistani7.8%
Asian Other5.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.7%
White British3.5%
Mixed W+B African3.0%
Black Other2.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Other2.0%
Asian Bangladeshi2.0%
Asian Chinese0.8%
White Irish0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Location
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51.38399, -0.10511 · CR0 2UR
School details
Local authorityCroydon
RegionLondon
URN140434
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.chestnutparkschool.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Chestnut Park Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Chestnut Park Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 June 2018.
Is Chestnut Park Primary School a good school?
Chestnut Park Primary School scores 87.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 12% 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 Chestnut Park Primary School?
Based on 92 Ofsted Parent View responses, Chestnut Park Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
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