Monks Orchard Primary School

About Monks Orchard Primary School

Monks Orchard Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Croydon community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 201 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (30% of 670 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Monks Orchard Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Debbie Shilling, it falls under Croydon local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4794th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 42nd out of 77 in Croydon.

Monks Orchard Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 81 applications for 24 places, making it 3.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Monks Orchard Primary School include Playing Fields, Library, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Tennis, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Film Club, Gardening, Drama.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 34.9%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Croydon, Monks Orchard 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.

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