Chipstead Valley Primary School, Coulsdon

In its own words: "Building upon the success of our previous Visions that established the groundwork for the school's progress, we proudly present Vision 2026 which provides us with renewed impetus and a clear direction for the future. Outlined across four essential 'pillars' are impactful statements that encapsulate our vision. Every word holds significance in these statements."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Chipstead Valley Primary School, an inclusive and ambitious three-form entry primary school where we strive to ensure that every child feels safe, happy and valued. As a proud member of the PACE Multi-Academy Trust, we benefit from being part of a collaborative network of schools."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, tennis, gymnastics, swimming, multi-sports, dance, ballet and chess.

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 6 January 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 82% of Year 6 pupils at Chipstead Valley Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 80% and 80% in Croydon and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 91% in reading and 84% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 121 families put Chipstead Valley Primary School as their first choice and 316 named it as one of their preferences, for 89 places offered. That is 1.4 first choices for every place. 33 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Chipstead Valley Primary School are St Aidan's Catholic Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 77% reading, 87% maths); Smitham Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 86% reading, 71% maths); Woodmansterne Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 84% reading, 87% maths); and Woodcote Primary School (1.3 miles, 88% reading, 76% maths).

Chipstead Valley Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

Chipstead Valley Primary School is one of 4 schools run by Pace Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 65% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

6.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 73 pupils (10.7%) received SEN support and 28 (4.1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

Chipstead Valley Primary School has a resourced provision for physical disability: 14 places, 9 pupils on roll.

The nearest railway station is Woodmansterne Station, about 480 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).

9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Chipstead Valley School (->w), 90 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 63 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Croydon (488).

In 2024/25, Chipstead Valley Primary School issued 7 suspensions, 1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.