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Courtwood Primary School

Croydon, CR0 9HXPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2022
KS2 Results
48%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
27 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#11,247
of 13,686 nationally

About Courtwood Primary School

Courtwood Primary School is a popular choice among local families, with 101 applications for just 30 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.37. Of those applicants, 27 put the school as their first preference, and 22 were offered a place. This level of demand suggests a strong reputation in the community, though the school does not publish a parent recommendation percentage in the data. The school is a state primary for mixed genders aged 4 to 11, located in the London borough of Croydon. It has a Good rating from Ofsted, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement judgement in 2012. The most recent graded inspection in 2014 confirmed the Good rating, and an ungraded inspection in 2022 found the school remains Good, with leadership and management also rated Good.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCourtwood Lane, Croydon, Croydon, CR0 9HX
HeadteacherNatasha Grant
Local AuthorityCroydon
Number of Pupils221
Free School Meals (FSM)29.4%
School Capacity221 / 224 (99% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Dec 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (14 Dec 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 1 Apr 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
LibrarySensory RoomMusic RoomsGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

DanceAthleticsCross CountrySwimming

Clubs & Activities

GardeningChoirCodingDrama

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

SEND Support

SEN Unit
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalSEN Unit

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Courtwood Primary School

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