Ridgeway Primary School
91%
Capacity
642
Pupils
2.9x
Demand
About Ridgeway Primary School
Ridgeway Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Croydon community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 642 pupils on roll and is well-filled (91% of 708 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Ridgeway Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rebecca Shelley & Miss Suzanne Kelly (Co-Headteachers), it falls under Croydon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1663rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 15th out of 77 in Croydon.
Ridgeway Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 259 applications for 90 places, making it 2.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 90 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), 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 Ridgeway Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Dance, Tennis, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Film Club, Science Club, Chess and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 5.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Croydon, Ridgeway 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Southcote Road, South Croydon, Croydon, CR2 0EQ |
| Headteacher | Rebecca Shelley & Miss Suzanne Kelly (Co-Headteachers) |
| Local Authority | Croydon |
| Number of Pupils | 642 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 5.1% |
| School Capacity | 642 / 708 (91% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (6 Mar 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 4 Dec 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (79%)
1663rd of 13,686
Nationally
385th of 1,592
In London
15th of 77
In Croydon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
79%
Expected Standard
18%
Higher Standard
'22/23
72%
'23/24
79%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed90
259
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
90 families put this school as their 1st choice (35% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Southcote Road, South Croydon
Croydon, CR2 0EQ
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