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Kensington Avenue Primary School
Kensington Avenue, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 8BT, Croydon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
4.8 / 100
Bottom 5%
Better than 5% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
513
Capacity
600
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Summary
With a strong performance in expected reading, writing, and maths at 64%, this primary school is in the top 52% nationally for KS2 outcomes. However, it is important to note that the recent Ofsted report indicates a "Requires Improvement" rating, suggesting that there are areas needing development. The school's LocaleIQ score of 4.8 out of 100 places it among the lower-performing institutions, which may be a consideration for parents.
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Last inspected: 3 July 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 64% | Bottom 48% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African16.4%
Asian Pakistani13.1%
Asian Other11.9%
Mixed Other10.3%
White Other9.6%
Asian Indian7.4%
Black Caribbean7.4%
White British6.4%
Black Other5.3%
Other3.1%
Asian Bangladeshi3.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Location
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51.41084, -0.11212 · CR7 8BT
School details
Local authorityCroydon
RegionLondon
URN146724
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Kensington Avenue Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Kensington Avenue Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 July 2023.
Is Kensington Avenue Primary School a good school?
Kensington Avenue Primary School scores 4.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 5% 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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