Best Primary Schools in Croydon 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 87 schools across Croydon. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

24%

Outstanding rate

69.5%

Avg KS2 SATs

36.2

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Beaumont Primary School Primary	Outstanding	85	View school
🥈	Oasis Academy Byron Primary	Outstanding	78	View school
🥉	Rockmount Primary School Primary	Outstanding	78	View school
4.	Coulsdon CofE Primary School Primary	Outstanding	77	View school
5.	St Joseph's RC Junior School Primary	Outstanding	76	View school
6.	Heathfield Academy Primary	Outstanding	76	View school
7.	St John's CofE Primary School Primary	Outstanding	75	View school
8.	Gresham Primary School Primary	Good	74	View school
9.	Park Hill Junior School Primary	Good	73	View school
10.	Harris Primary Academy Kenley Primary	Outstanding	73	View school
11.	David Livingstone Academy Primary	Outstanding	72	View school
12.	Chipstead Valley Primary School Primary	Outstanding	72	View school
13.	Woodcote Primary School Primary	Outstanding	72	View school
14.	St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School Primary	Outstanding	72	View school
15.	Atwood Primary School Primary	Outstanding	71	View school
16.	Harris Primary Academy Purley Way Primary	Outstanding	71	View school
17.	Harris Primary Academy Haling Park Primary	Outstanding	71	View school
18.	Applegarth Academy Primary	Good	70	View school
19.	St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School Primary	Outstanding	69	View school
20.	Winterbourne Junior Girls' School Primary	Good	69	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Croydon?

There are 87 primary schools in Croydon, of which 21 (24%) 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 Beaumont Primary 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?

24% of primary schools in Croydon are rated Outstanding and 64% 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.