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Park Hill Junior School

Croydon, CR0 5NSPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
May 2023
KS2 Results
70%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#4,327
of 13,686 nationally

About Park Hill Junior School

Park Hill Junior School in Croydon has been rated Outstanding across the board in its most recent Ofsted inspection, a significant upgrade from its previous Good rating. The inspection, which took place in May 2023, awarded top marks of 1 for overall effectiveness, quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. This puts the school in a strong position academically, and the most telling exam metric is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. At 70%, this figure sits above the Croydon local authority average of 66%, confirming that the school is delivering solid results for its 371 pupils aged 7 to 11. The school is a mixed, non-religious state primary, with a capacity of 372, meaning it is essentially full. Headteacher Ayla Arli leads a school where 21.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure that gives useful context to the school's inclusive intake.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressStanhope Road, Croydon, Croydon, CR0 5NS
HeadteacherAyla Arli
Local AuthorityCroydon
Number of Pupils371
Free School Meals (FSM)21.8%
School Capacity371 / 372 (100% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 28 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
ICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumLibrarySensory Room

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

NetballTennisDanceSwimming

Clubs & Activities

ChessArt ClubChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Park Hill Junior School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.