Krishna Avanti Primary School

About Krishna Avanti Primary School

Krishna Avanti Primary School, a state-funded Hindu primary in Croydon, stands out against the local authority average for Key Stage 2 outcomes. In the 2023/24 academic year, 74% of its pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Croydon average of 66%. That eight-percentage-point gap places the school 27th out of 77 primaries in the borough, putting it comfortably in the top 35% locally. The school also performs well on the higher standard: 4% of pupils achieved the top marks across all three subjects. Individual subject scores are solid too, with average scaled scores of 109 in both reading and maths, and 78% of pupils meeting the expected standard in writing. The school is oversubscribed, receiving 71 applications for 24 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, with 22 first-preference offers made. It has a Hindu religious character, which may appeal to families seeking a faith-based setting, and its small roll of 202 pupils means class sizes are manageable.

Academically, the school’s performance is consistent with its Good Ofsted rating, which it has held since its last graded inspection in 2019. In its most recent ungraded inspection in April 2025, inspectors confirmed that standards were maintained. The Ofsted breakdown shows Good ratings for overall effectiveness, leadership and management, and early years provision. Parent feedback is overwhelmingly positive: 97% of respondents to the Parent View survey said their child is happy at the school, and 92% said their child does well. 90% would recommend the school to other parents. However, there are areas where a minority of parents express concerns — 13% disagreed that concerns are dealt with properly, and 18% disagreed that the school has high expectations for their child. The school’s SEND provisions cover a range of needs including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language communication, and social, emotional and mental health support, though no parents responded to the specific SEND question in the survey.

The school offers a broad set of facilities including a library, art studios, playing fields, a sports hall, an ICT suite, a sensory room and a forest school. Sports include gymnastics, athletics, football, tennis and cricket, while clubs range from film and book clubs to choir, coding and science club. With 6.4% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school has a relatively low level of disadvantage compared with many primaries. Its capacity is 210, and with 202 pupils on roll, it is nearly full. The school does not have a nursery or sixth form. For families in Croydon, particularly those looking for a faith-based primary with strong academic outcomes and a supportive, well-equipped environment, Krishna Avanti is a strong contender. Its oversubscription rate of nearly 3:1 means early application is essential.

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