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Elmwood Infant School

Croydon, CR0 2PLPrimaryAges 3–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
83 1st-choice / 91 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Elmwood Infant School

Elmwood Infant School, a state primary in Croydon for children aged 3 to 7, stands out for its strong academic foundations. While the local authority average for Key Stage 2 attainment sits at 66, Elmwood’s focus is on the early years and infant phase, where its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024 rated early years provision as Good. The school is significantly oversubscribed, with 260 applications for 91 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, and 83 first-preference offers made. This demand suggests that local parents see it as a strong choice, even though it is not among the top-ranked primaries in Croydon, where 17 out of 88 schools hold an Outstanding rating. The nearest Outstanding alternative, Chestnut Park Primary School, is just 0.2 km away, giving families a nearby benchmark for comparison.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLodge Road, Croydon, Croydon, CR0 2PL
HeadteacherEsther Payne
Local AuthorityCroydon
Number of Pupils380
Free School Meals (FSM)30.5%
School Capacity380 / 412 (92% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Jul 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (17 Jul 2024): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 8 Oct 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Dining HallOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteGymnasiumSensory RoomMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

GymnasticsDanceRoundersTennisNetballCross CountryAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubArt ClubFilm Club

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & Language

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Elmwood Infant School

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