New Valley Primary School
92%
Capacity
194
Pupils
3.5x
Demand
About New Valley Primary School
New Valley 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 194 pupils on roll and is well-filled (92% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated New Valley Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Pete Steward, it falls under Croydon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8161st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 56th out of 77 in Croydon.
New Valley Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 101 applications for 29 places, making it 3.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 9 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at New Valley Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Athletics, Dance, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Eco Club, Book Club, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 32.0%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Croydon, New Valley 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 | New Valley Primary School, Old Lodge Lane, Croydon, CR8 4AZ |
| Headteacher | Pete Steward |
| Local Authority | Croydon |
| Number of Pupils | 194 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 32.0% |
| School Capacity | 194 / 210 (92% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (29 Jun 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Jul 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (59%)
8161st of 13,686
Nationally
1280th of 1,592
In London
56th of 77
In Croydon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
59%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
68%
'23/24
59%
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
101
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
9 families put this school as their 1st choice (9% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
New Valley Primary School, Old Lodge Lane
Croydon, CR8 4AZ
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