Best Schools in Kenley

How many schools are there in Kenley?

Kenley has 2 open schools.

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools

Which schools in Kenley are rated Outstanding?

1 school in Kenley was rated Outstanding at its most recent graded Ofsted inspection: Harris Primary Academy Kenley. Counting Good as well, 100% of the 2 graded schools here are rated Good or better. Ofsted stopped giving single-word overall grades in September 2024, so these are the grades from each school's last full inspection.

Harris Primary Academy Kenley

Source: Ofsted

Which primary schools in Kenley have the best SATs results?

Of the 2 primary schools in Kenley with 2025 Key Stage 2 results, the highest shares of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading and maths were at Harris Primary Academy Kenley (86% in reading, 81% in maths); and The Hayes Primary School (78% in reading, 83% in maths). Small schools can swing a long way from one year to the next, because each pupil is a large share of the result.

Harris Primary Academy KenleyThe Hayes Primary School

Source: DfE school performance data

Do schools in Kenley have catchment areas?

Most state schools in Kenley have no fixed catchment boundary. When a school is oversubscribed, Croydon allocates places on its published criteria - usually looked-after children first, then siblings, then home-to-school distance - so the practical cut-off moves each year. Each school's page here shows an estimate of its catchment radius.

How do I apply for a school place in Kenley?

Apply to Croydon through its coordinated admissions process, even for academies and faith schools. In England the closing date is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.