Smitham Primary School, Coulsdon
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Smitham Primary School excels at creating a warm, inclusive environment where all pupils thrive. The school combines excellent teaching with a creative curriculum that truly engages children in their learning, whilst celebrating their achievements prominently throughout the school. Pupils are encouraged to take responsibility for their own learning and to support their peers, fostering confidence and strong relationships across the school community.
Key Strengths
- Consistent good quality teaching with a creative, engaging topic-based curriculum that promotes pupil progress
- Strong leadership at all levels with effective support for pupils with additional needs who make particularly strong progress
- Positive school culture celebrating learning with pupils taking responsibility as 'learning ambassadors' and helping younger peers
- Effective safeguarding with a strong culture of safety and well-trained staff
- Good behaviour and a kind, respectful school environment where pupils from diverse backgrounds get on well together
Areas for Improvement
- Progress of the most able pupils, particularly the most able disadvantaged pupils, is more variable - adults' expectations are not always high enough and tasks sometimes lack sufficient challenge
- Overall attendance is average with a small minority of pupils missing more school than they should - current strategies are not always effective in improving their attendance
- Need to focus more sharply on securing the best outcomes for higher-ability pupils to move the school towards outstanding
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with a strong culture of safety, stringent checks on adults, well-trained staff and governors, and careful planning for pupil safety on trips and activities.
Extracurricular Activities
After-school clubs, dance, triathlon, sports, pond dipping activities, school council, team captain roles
Smitham Primary School is a warm and welcoming good school where pupils learn well and get on very well together. It is popular with parents, staff and pupils, with leaders creating a culture where learning is celebrated.
At a Glance
14.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 86%. Maths has declined from 80% to 71%. Writing has declined from 80% to 76%.
Class Sizes
29.0
Avg class size
29.9
Infant (KS1)
29.3
KS2
22
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
654 pupils
660 capacity
6 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Coulsdon
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Coulsdon
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)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.29277%
Overall absence
8.20313%
Persistent absence
512
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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