Rockmount Primary School
About Rockmount Primary School
Rockmount Primary School in Croydon is a state primary for boys and girls aged 3 to 11, currently home to 449 pupils against a capacity of 500. That leaves a little breathing room, but demand tells a different story: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 313 applications for just 60 places, with 88 families listing it as their first preference. Only 58 first-preference offers were made, giving an oversubscription ratio of over five applicants per place. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 19.4%, which is worth noting against the national primary average of around 23-24% — slightly below that figure, but still a meaningful share. The school has no religious character and is led by headteacher Helen Carvall. It also offers nursery provision, so families looking for a single-site route from early years through to Year 6 will find that continuity built in.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Jun 2025From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 20 Jul 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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