Castle Hill Academy, Croydon
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Castle Hill Academy creates a caring, inclusive environment where every pupil is valued and celebrated. The school excels at teaching reading and building a broad curriculum from nursery onwards, with excellent support for children with additional needs. Staff are well-trained and committed, and pupils benefit from a rich range of experiences including trips, visitors, clubs, and responsibilities that prepare them for life beyond school.
Key Strengths
- Broad, ambitious curriculum starting from early years with strong phonics teaching and a focus on reading - pupils develop a love of learning
- Highly inclusive school with excellent support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities
- Strong behaviour expectations consistently met by pupils, creating a calm and purposeful environment
- Excellent pastoral care and family support, with improved attendance rates
- Comprehensive personal development programme preparing pupils well for life in modern Britain
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers need better skills to check whether pupils truly understand their learning - some pupils develop misconceptions and move on before they are ready
- Published test outcomes do not fully reflect the quality of education because not all pupils sit national tests at the end of Year 6
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with clear policies and an open culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Animal therapy sessions, school council, anti-bullying ambassadors, student librarians, maths ambassadors, clubs, trips, visitor meetings
Castle Hill Academy is a primary school that has maintained its good standards since the previous inspection. Pupils are proud and happy to attend, benefiting from a broad curriculum, strong relationships, and an inclusive environment where everyone is welcomed.
At a Glance
66.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
94 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 87% to 68%. Maths has declined from 80% to 68%. Writing has declined from 77% to 58%.
Class Sizes
15.1
Avg class size
15.5
Infant (KS1)
13.4
KS2
11
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
63%
Available places
263 pupils
420 capacity
157 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Croydon
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Croydon
Admissions Demand - Croydon
Places available
4,890
Applications
4,309
Got 1st preference
86.7%
Got preferred school
98.1%
Primary admissions across Croydon (2025/26)
Inspection History(103)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
7.18979%
Overall absence
21.17117%
Persistent absence
222
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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