Greenvale Primary School, South Croydon

In its own words: "Greenvale is a values-led school. We use these to guide our pupils in both their behaviour and their learning. They allow pupils to develop lifelong skills and build effective relationships with those around them."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 3 November 2026 at 9.30am and an open day on Wednesday 4 November 2026 at 9.30am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 81% of Year 6 pupils at Greenvale Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 91% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 80% and 80% in Croydon and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 79% in reading and 86% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 35 families put Greenvale Primary School as their first choice and 129 named it as one of their preferences, for 29 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 6 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Greenvale Primary School are Selsdon Primary and Nursery School (0.6 miles, Good, 73% reading, 67% maths); Courtwood Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 73% reading, 82% maths); Forestdale Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 84% reading, 78% maths); and Quest Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 63% reading, 52% maths).

Greenvale Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.

7.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 10.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (62%), Mixed (13%) and Asian (11%).

In 2026, 23 pupils (10.6%) received SEN support and 11 (5.1%) 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 autism.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Gravel Hill Tram Stop, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Redwing Close (->n), 110 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Greenvale Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 80 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Croydon (488).

Greenvale Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Greenvale Primary School are The Quest Academy (0.8 miles), Warlingham School (1.7 miles) and Riddlesdown Collegiate (1.8 miles).