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The Crescent Primary School

Croydon, CR0 2HNPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2024
KS2 Results
66%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
28 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#5,849
of 13,686 nationally

About The Crescent Primary School

Parents considering The Crescent Primary School will find strong signals of satisfaction from those who know it best. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering September 2024 to September 2025, a striking 97% of the 29 respondents said they would recommend the school to other parents. That's a very high endorsement rate. The detail backs it up: 96% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and the same proportion felt their child is safe. On behaviour, 96% agreed the school ensures pupils are well behaved. The school is also clearly popular in the local area. For entry in 2025/26, The Crescent received 116 applications for just 30 places, an oversubscription ratio of 3.87 to one. Of those 116 applications, 28 were first-preference choices, and 28 first-preference offers were made, meaning virtually every family who put it first secured a place, but competition for those initial spots is fierce.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressThe Crescent, Croydon, Croydon, CR0 2HN
HeadteacherVerity Denman
Local AuthorityCroydon
Number of Pupils389
Free School Meals (FSM)41.3%
School Capacity389 / 600 (65% full)

The full report on this school

What 29 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

16 Jul 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 23 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
LibraryDining HallForest SchoolICT SuiteSensory Room

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

SwimmingCricketCross CountryNetball

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubCodingEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Crescent Primary School

The Crescent 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.