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 primary schools, of which 18 (21%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 62 rated Good — 92% of primary schools in Croydon are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Park Hill Infant School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Catchment data available for 1 school in Croydon. We publish last-admitted distance and three-year history wherever the council has released it — useful before you commit to a postcode in the area.

Application deadlines in Croydon follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

87
Total schools
18
Outstanding
21%
Outstanding rate
69.5%
Avg KS2 SATs
36.2
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted 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

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Croydon?
There are 87 primary schools in Croydon, of which 18 (21%) 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 Park Hill Infant 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?
21% of primary schools in Croydon are rated Outstanding and 71% 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.