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Applegarth Academy

Croydon, CR0 9DLPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2021
KS2 Results
85%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
40 1st-choice / 40 places
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#766 of 13,686 nationally

About Applegarth Academy

Applegarth Academy is a mixed state primary in Croydon that currently educates 422 pupils against a capacity of 481, leaving a small amount of headroom but not much. The school serves a community with a notably high proportion of disadvantaged pupils: 47.9% of children are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average for primary schools, which typically sits around 23-24%. Demand for places is strong. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 99 applications for just 40 places, with exactly 40 first-preference offers made, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.48. That means nearly two and a half families applied for every available spot, a clear signal that local parents see real value here. The school is led by headteacher Cherene Joseph and has no religious character. It also offers nursery provision, making it a natural choice for families looking for continuity from early years right through to Year 6.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBygrove Fieldway, Croydon, Croydon, CR0 9DL
HeadteacherCherene Joseph
Local AuthorityCroydon
Number of Pupils422
Free School Meals (FSM)47.9%
School Capacity422 / 481 (88% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Sept 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 6 Jan 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Music RoomsPlaying FieldsSports HallArt StudiosLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

NetballRoundersSwimmingFootball

Clubs & Activities

GardeningChoirEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: applegarthacademy.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Applegarth Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.