National Offer Day - Croydon's best-performing primary schools

Figures show Beaumont Primary School and Heathfield Academy ranked joint first, with 90 per cent of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

They are closely followed by Oasis Academy Byron and Winterbourne Junior Girls’ School, both on 89pc, with several schools clustered just behind in the high 80s.

At the other end of the table, All Saints CofE Primary School recorded the lowest figure in Croydon, with 43 per cent of pupils meeting the expected standard.

Croydon primary schools ranked (by per cent meeting expected standard)

1. Beaumont Primary School – 90 per cent
2. Heathfield Academy – 90 per cent
3. Oasis Academy Byron – 89 per cent
4. Winterbourne Junior Girls' School – 89 per cent
5. Applegarth Academy – 88 per cent
6. David Livingstone Academy – 88 per cent
7. Paxton Academy Sports And Science – 87 per cent
8. Gresham Primary School – 86 per cent
9. Coulsdon CofE Primary School – 85 per cent
10. Krishna Avanti Primary School – 84 per cent
11. Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School – 84 per cent
12. Kenley Primary School – 82 per cent
13. Park Hill Junior School – 82 per cent
14. Rockmount Primary School – 82 per cent
15. Downsview Primary and Nursery School – 81 per cent
16. St John's CofE Primary School – 81 per cent
17. Gonville Academy – 80 per cent
18. Winterbourne Boys' Academy – 80 per cent
19. Harris Primary Academy Croydon – 79 per cent
20. Harris Primary Academy Haling Park – 79 per cent
21. Harris Primary Academy Purley Way – 79 per cent
22. St Chad's Catholic Primary School – 78 per cent
23. St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School – 78 per cent
24. St Aidan's Catholic Primary School – 77 per cent
25. St Peter's Primary School – 77 per cent
26. St. Mary's Catholic Junior School – 77 per cent
27. Woodside Primary School – 77 per cent
28. Atwood Primary School – 76 per cent
29. Ecclesbourne Primary School – 75 per cent
30. Greenvale Primary School – 75 per cent
31. The Hayes Primary School – 75 per cent
32. Harris Primary Academy Benson – 74 per cent
33. West Thornton Primary School – 74 per cent
34. Forest Academy – 73 per cent
35. Monks Orchard Primary School – 73 per cent
36. Oasis Academy Ryelands – 73 per cent
37. Tudor Academy – 73 per cent
38. Harris Primary Academy Kenley – 72 per cent
39. Howard Primary School – 71 per cent
40. St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School – 71 per cent
41. Fairchildes Primary School – 70 per cent
42. Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School – 70 per cent
43. The Minster Junior School – 70 per cent
44. Ridgeway Primary School – 70 per cent
45. Woodcote Primary School – 70 per cent
46. Forestdale Primary School – 69 per cent
47. Whitehorse Manor Junior School – 69 per cent
48. Chipstead Valley Primary School – 67 per cent
49. Courtwood Primary School – 67 per cent
50. Orchard Way Primary School – 67 per cent
51. St Joseph's RC Junior School – 67 per cent
52. Aerodrome Primary Academy – 66 per cent
53. Ark Oval Primary Academy – 66 per cent
54. Elmwood Junior School – 66 per cent
55. Kensington Avenue Primary School – 64 per cent
56. Robert Fitzroy Academy – 64 per cent
57. Broadmead Primary School – 63 per cent
58. Oasis Academy Shirley Park – 63 per cent
59. South Norwood Primary – 63 per cent
60. Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) – 62 per cent
61. Keston Primary School – 62 per cent
62. Smitham Primary School – 62 per cent
63. Selsdon Primary and Nursery School – 61 per cent
64. Purley Oaks Primary School – 60 per cent
65. Beulah Junior School – 59 per cent
66. Castle Hill Academy – 58 per cent
67. Cypress Primary School – 57 per cent
68. John Wood School & Nursery – 56 per cent
69. New Valley Primary School – 56 per cent
70. St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy – 56 per cent
71. The Crescent Primary School – 55 per cent
72. Norbury Manor Primary School – 55 per cent
73. Rowdown Primary School – 53 per cent
74. Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School – 52 per cent
75. St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy – 51 per cent
76. Heavers Farm Primary School – 48 per cent
77. Chestnut Park Primary School – 44 per cent
78. Quest Primary School – 44 per cent
79. All Saints CofE Primary School – 43 per cent

The figures come as new London-wide data shows the majority of families are continuing to secure places at their preferred schools.

Across the capital, 98.3 per cent of children starting primary school this September have been offered a place at one of their preferred schools, according to data published on National Primary Offer Day 2026 by the Pan-London Admissions Board.

Meanwhile, 88.4 per cent of applicants secured their first choice, up 0.5 percentage points on last year.

In total, 97 per cent of pupils – 78,228 children – were offered a place at one of their top three preferences.

However, the figures also reflect falling demand for primary school places in London.

There were 80,658 applications this year, a 3.5 per cent decrease compared to 2025, with the drop linked to falling birth rates and families leaving the capital due to high housing costs.

Analysis by the London Councils suggests reception pupil numbers will fall by 2.5 per cent over the next four years, equivalent to 2,275 fewer places or around 87 classes.

Jon Abbey, Chair of the Pan-London Admissions Board, said the system continues to allocate places “openly and fairly”.

He said: “Where families have not received their first preference, this reflects the fact that demand at certain schools continues to exceed supply.

“Falling birth rates and the ongoing cost of living pressures facing London families, including high housing costs, have again contributed to a decrease in overall applications this year, a trend we expect to continue in the years ahead.

“We encourage parents to read their child’s offer carefully and to weigh their options before reaching a decision.

“Each London borough has a dedicated admissions team ready to help with any questions parents may have.”