Park Hill Infant School
99%
Capacity
268
Pupils
3.8x
Demand
About Park Hill Infant School
Park Hill Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Croydon community, welcoming children from age 5 to 7. The school has 268 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 270 places).
the school is led by headteacher Jane Charman, it falls under Croydon local authority.
Park Hill Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 337 applications for 88 places, making it 3.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 139 were first-preference applications.
Park Hill Infant School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.9/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Park Hill Infant School include ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Library, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Football, Tennis, Rounders, as well as clubs including Science Club, Choir, Drama, Coding and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.6%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Croydon, Park Hill Infant 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 | 5 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Stanhope Road, Croydon, Croydon, CR0 5NS |
| Headteacher | Jane Charman |
| Local Authority | Croydon |
| Number of Pupils | 268 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.6% |
| School Capacity | 268 / 270 (99% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed88
337
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
139 families put this school as their 1st choice (41% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Stanhope Road, Croydon
Croydon, CR0 5NS
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