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.

Croydon has 87 open primary schools. Of the 86 with a published Ofsted inspection, 18 (21%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 93% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, Park Hill Infant School currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Croydon follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

87
Total schools
18
Outstanding (historic grade)
21%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
69.5%
Avg KS2 SATs
36.2
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score
🥇 Park Hill Infant School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥈 Beaumont Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 93 View school
🥉 Heathfield Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 93 View school
4. David Livingstone Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 92 View school
5. Park Hill Junior School
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
6. St John's CofE Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
7. Harris Primary Academy Haling Park
Primary
 Outstanding 87 View school
8. Harris Primary Academy Purley Way
Primary
 Outstanding 87 View school
9. Harris Primary Academy Croydon
Primary
 Outstanding 87 View school
10. Winterbourne Junior Girls' School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
11. Oasis Academy Byron
Primary
 Good 85 View school
12. Harris Primary Academy Benson
Primary
 Outstanding 85 View school
13. Applegarth Academy
Primary
 Good 84 View school
14. Paxton Academy Sports And Science
Primary
 Good 84 View school
15. Gresham Primary School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
16. St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School
Primary
 Outstanding 83 View school
17. Fairchildes Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 83 View school
18. Krishna Avanti Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
19. St Joseph's RC Junior School
Primary
 Outstanding 81 View school
20. Chipstead Valley Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 81 View school

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Croydon?
There are 87 open primary schools in Croydon (closed schools are excluded). 18 of the 86 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated primary schools in Croydon?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary school in Croydon is Park Hill Infant School. The full ranked table above lists the top 20 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Croydon?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Croydon?
Primary and secondary applications in Croydon are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Croydon council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

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.