Atwood Primary School
93%
Capacity
437
Pupils
4.6x
Demand
About Atwood Primary School
Atwood Primary School is a state-funded None primary school serving the Croydon community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 437 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 472 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Atwood Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Paul Robins, it falls under Croydon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9089th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 59th out of 77 in Croydon.
Atwood Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 262 applications for 57 places, making it 4.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 62 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Atwood Primary School include Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Art Studios, ICT Suite.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Rounders, Swimming, as well as clubs including Coding, Drama, Gardening, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 4.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Croydon, Atwood Primary School is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Limpsfield Road, South Croydon, Croydon, CR2 9EE |
| Headteacher | Paul Robins |
| Local Authority | Croydon |
| Number of Pupils | 437 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 4.8% |
| School Capacity | 437 / 472 (93% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 11 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (56%)
9089th of 13,686
Nationally
1350th of 1,592
In London
59th of 77
In Croydon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
56%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
56%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed57
262
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
62 families put this school as their 1st choice (24% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Limpsfield Road, South Croydon
Croydon, CR2 9EE
Limpsfield Road, South Croydon
Croydon, CR2 9EE
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