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Chipstead Valley Primary School

Croydon, CR5 3BWPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
May 2024
KS2 Results
81%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
97 1st-choice / 90 places
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#1284 of 13,686 nationally

About Chipstead Valley Primary School

Parents considering Chipstead Valley Primary School will find a school that is clearly in high demand. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 309 applications for just 90 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.43. Of those, 97 families put it as their first preference, and 86 first-preference offers were made. That level of competition suggests a strong local reputation. The school is a state primary for children aged 2 to 11, with a mixed intake and no religious character. It currently has 674 pupils on roll, slightly above its official capacity of 630, and just 7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is notably low for a Croydon school. The headteacher is Kate Duncan, and the school also offers nursery provision for the youngest children.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressChipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon, Croydon, CR5 3BW
HeadteacherKate Duncan
Local AuthorityCroydon
Number of Pupils674
Free School Meals (FSM)7.0%
School Capacity674 / 630 (107% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 20 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Music RoomsICT SuiteSports HallOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

Cross CountryNetballAthleticsFootball

Clubs & Activities

DramaEco ClubArt Club

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

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyResourced ProvisionMulti-SensoryOther

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

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Chipstead Valley Primary School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.