Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Croydon 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 156 schools across Croydon. Updated with 2025–26 data.

156

Total schools

Outstanding

17%

Outstanding rate

69.5%

Avg KS2 SATs

36.2

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Purley Nursery School Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
🥈	Tunstall Nursery School Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
🥉	Park Hill Infant School Primary	Outstanding	95	View school
4.	Cumnor House School Not applicable	—	95	View school
5.	Elmhurst School Ltd Not applicable	—	95	View school
6.	Harris Aspire Academy Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
7.	The New School Not applicable	—	95	View school
8.	Beaumont Primary School Primary	Outstanding	93	View school
9.	Heathfield Academy Primary	Outstanding	93	View school
10.	David Livingstone Academy Primary	Outstanding	92	View school
11.	Park Hill Junior School Primary	Outstanding	89	View school
12.	St John's CofE Primary School Primary	Outstanding	88	View school
13.	Harris Primary Academy Haling Park Primary	Outstanding	87	View school
14.	Harris Primary Academy Purley Way Primary	Outstanding	87	View school
15.	Harris Primary Academy Croydon Primary	Outstanding	87	View school
16.	Winterbourne Junior Girls' School Primary	Good	85	View school
17.	Oasis Academy Byron Primary	Good	85	View school
18.	Harris Primary Academy Benson Primary	Outstanding	85	View school
19.	Applegarth Academy Primary	Good	84	View school
20.	Paxton Academy Sports And Science Primary	Good	84	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Croydon?

There are 156 primary & secondary schools in Croydon, of which 26 (17%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Croydon?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Croydon is Purley Nursery School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Croydon?

Primary and secondary school applications in Croydon are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Croydon council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Croydon?

17% of primary & secondary schools in Croydon are rated Outstanding and 61% are rated Good. 74.4% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.