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Coulsdon CofE Primary School

Croydon, CR5 1EDPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
57%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
17 1st-choice / 20 places
Ranking
#8,960
of 13,686 nationally

About Coulsdon CofE Primary School

Coulsdon CofE Primary School was rated Requires Improvement overall in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, a significant drop from the Outstanding grade it had held since its previous inspection in 2011. The inspection report highlights specific weaknesses: the quality of education, leadership and management, and early years provision all require improvement. On a more positive note, inspectors judged behaviour and attitudes, as well as personal development, to be Good. The school’s most informative exam metric is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined at Key Stage 2, which stood at 57% in the 2023/24 academic year. That figure is notably below the Croydon local authority average of 66%, placing the school 58th out of 77 primary schools in the borough and in the bottom 50% nationally.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressBradmore Green, Old Coulsdon, Croydon, CR5 1ED
HeadteacherPaul Garratty
Local AuthorityCroydon
Number of Pupils197
Free School Meals (FSM)9.1%
School Capacity197 / 210 (94% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Requires improvement

Source: Ofsted, 26 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
LibraryArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolPlaying FieldsSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

TennisAthleticsSwimmingDanceCricketNetballCross Country

Clubs & Activities

ChoirArt ClubChessFilm ClubDramaGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:55

After-school care

15:15-17:45

Source: coulsdoncofe.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Coulsdon CofE Primary School

Coulsdon CofE Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.