New Valley Primary School, Purley

In its own words: "The New Valley mission and vision statements - developed by parents and carers, children, staff and governors - are regularly revisited and updated. They underpin the work of the school as we continue on our journey towards providing outstanding education. To provide education and care of the highest quality, in a happy, inspiring environment."

From the headteacher's welcome: "At New Valley, we aim high. We want every child to achieve as much as they can, and to become a happy, confident, enthusiastic learner, who can go on to be successful at secondary school and beyond. We know that children's wellbeing is just as important as their academic progress."

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

In 2025, 72% of Year 6 pupils at New Valley Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 88% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 80% and 80% in Croydon and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (78% in reading, 81% in maths).

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

For September 2026 entry, 9 families put New Valley Primary School as their first choice and 71 named it as one of their preferences, for 17 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to New Valley Primary School are The Hayes Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 78% reading, 83% maths); Oasis Academy Byron (0.6 miles, Good, 93% reading, 93% maths); Coulsdon CofE Primary School (0.6 miles, Requires improvement, 89% reading, 85% maths); and Keston Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 70% reading, 72% maths).

New Valley Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

New 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.

The nearest railway station is Kenley, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Old Lodge Lane Bus Terminus (->n), 60 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 74 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).

In 2024/25, New Valley Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to New Valley Primary School are Oasis Academy Coulsdon (1.1 miles), Riddlesdown Collegiate (1.3 miles) and Woodcote High School (1.6 miles).