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Smitham Primary School

Croydon, CR5 3DEPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2023
KS2 Results
73%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
103 1st-choice / 88 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#3349 of 13,686 nationally

About Smitham Primary School

Smitham Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families, and the numbers back that up. For entry in 2025/26, the school received 291 applications for just 88 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.31. Of those, 103 families put it down as their first preference, and 86 first-preference offers were made. That level of demand suggests a strong reputation in the Croydon area. While the school doesn't publish a parent recommendation percentage, the sheer volume of applications — more than three for every place — is a practical signal that many families are keen to secure a spot. The school is led by headteacher Charlotte Groom and caters for children aged 3 to 11, with a nursery provision on site. It is a mixed, non-religious state primary with a capacity of 660 pupils, currently home to 637 children, so it is running very close to full.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressPortnalls Road, Coulsdon, Croydon, CR5 3DE
HeadteacherCharlotte Groom
Local AuthorityCroydon
Number of Pupils637
Free School Meals (FSM)15.7%
School Capacity637 / 660 (97% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Apr 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (20 Apr 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 27 Apr 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
LibraryForest SchoolSensory RoomICT SuitePlaying FieldsDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

SwimmingGymnasticsCricketNetballDance

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubScience ClubArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:35 – 15:05

After-school care

15:05-18:00

Source: smitham.croydon.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Smitham Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.