Gresham Primary School
97%
Capacity
238
Pupils
8.8x
Demand
About Gresham Primary School
Gresham 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 238 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 246 places).
Ofsted has rated Gresham Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Karen Steele, it falls under Croydon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 74% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 3022nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 28th out of 77 in Croydon.
Gresham Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 264 applications for 30 places, making it 8.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 37 were first-preference applications.
Gresham Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.5/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Gresham Primary School include Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Forest School, Library, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Athletics, Cricket, Tennis and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Chess, Coding, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 3.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Croydon, Gresham 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 | Limpsfield Road, South Croydon, Croydon, CR2 9EA |
| Headteacher | Karen Steele |
| Local Authority | Croydon |
| Number of Pupils | 238 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 3.8% |
| School Capacity | 238 / 246 (97% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 27 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (74%)
3022nd of 13,686
Nationally
632nd of 1,592
In London
28th of 77
In Croydon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
74%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
69%
'23/24
74%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
264
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
37 families put this school as their 1st choice (14% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Gresham Primary School
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Contact Information
Limpsfield Road, South Croydon
Croydon, CR2 9EA
Limpsfield Road, South Croydon
Croydon, CR2 9EA
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