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Ark Oval Primary Academy

Croydon, CR0 6BAPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Jun 2025
KS2 Results
67%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
75 1st-choice / 88 places
Ranking
#5,457
of 13,686 nationally

About Ark Oval Primary Academy

Parent feedback at Ark Oval Primary Academy is a mixed bag, which is worth noting for any family weighing up their options. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering September 2024 to September 2025, 64% of the 47 respondents said they would recommend the school. That leaves a significant 36% who would not. On the specific question of whether their child is happy, 68% either agreed or strongly agreed, though 32% disagreed or strongly disagreed. The school is clearly popular in terms of demand: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 266 applications for just 88 places, an oversubscription ratio of 3.02. Of those, 72 offers went to first-preference families out of 75 first-preference applications. So while the school is heavily sought after, the parent experience signals suggest it’s not universally loved, and it’s worth digging into the detail behind those numbers.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
Address98 Cherry Orchard Road, Croydon, Croydon, CR0 6BA
HeadteacherPavan Chandhoke
Local AuthorityCroydon
Number of Pupils601
Free School Meals (FSM)32.8%
School Capacity601 / 630 (95% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 47 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Jun 2025
View Report
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 20 Jul 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Playing FieldsICT SuiteMusic RoomsArt StudiosLibraryOutdoor Playground

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

CricketAthleticsDanceSwimmingRoundersFootballGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirGardeningEco ClubBook ClubChess

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ark Oval Primary Academy

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