Chestnut Park Primary School
95%
Capacity
599
Pupils
3.7x
Demand
About Chestnut Park Primary School
Chestnut Park Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Croydon community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 599 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 630 places).
the school is led by headteacher Jason Ofori, it falls under Croydon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10297th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 65th out of 77 in Croydon.
Chestnut Park Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 328 applications for 88 places, making it 3.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 77 were first-preference applications.
Chestnut Park Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.8/5 from 1 parents), and parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 85% recommending the school (92 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Chestnut Park Primary School include Library, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cricket, Athletics, Football and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Choir, Chess, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 31.7%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Croydon, Chestnut Park 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | 49 St James Road, Croydon, Croydon, CR0 2UR |
| Headteacher | Jason Ofori |
| Local Authority | Croydon |
| Number of Pupils | 599 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 31.7% |
| School Capacity | 599 / 630 (95% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Oct 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (30 Oct 2024): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 Jul 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (52%)
10297th of 13,686
Nationally
1431st of 1,592
In London
65th of 77
In Croydon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
52%
Expected Standard
9%
Higher Standard
'22/23
40%
'23/24
52%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
92 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed88
328
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
77 families put this school as their 1st choice (23% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Chestnut Park Primary School
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Contact Information
49 St James Road, Croydon
Croydon, CR0 2UR
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