St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy, Thornton Heath
St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Thornton Heath. It has a Greek Orthodox religious character. It was rated Requires improvement at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 11th-highest of the 11 schools in Thornton Heath with published results, and 10,218th of 14,452 across England. It was 56% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Requires improvement (2024)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Croydon (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy in detail
St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy in its own words
In its own words: "Come along to one of our Open Days to see our school in action. Please leave your details to book a place or to book a personal tour with the headteacher."
From the headteacher's welcome: "We welcome children of all faiths, and encourage applications from all families who want to receive a Christian education for their children. St Cyprian’s is the only state funded, full-time Greek Orthodox primary school in the country."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football and multi-sports.
The school runs after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 73% of Year 6 pupils at St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 68% 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 (77% in reading, 69% in maths).
Getting a place at St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy
For September 2026 entry, 4 families put St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy as their first choice and 25 named it as one of their preferences, for 4 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy are David Livingstone Academy (under 0.1 miles, Outstanding, 88% reading, 92% maths); St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 84% reading, 82% maths); Beulah Junior School (0.4 miles, Requires improvement, 74% reading, 74% maths); and Beulah Infants' School (0.4 miles, Good).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy.
David Livingstone AcademySt James the Great RC Primary and Nursery SchoolBeulah Junior SchoolBeulah Infants' School
Who goes there
33.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (50%), Mixed (13%) and White British (10%).
In 2026, 55 pupils (25.5%) received SEN support and 9 (4.2%) 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.
Staffing
St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy had 10 teachers in 2026, one for every 25 pupils: fewer teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Thornton Heath Rail Station, about 1190 metres away (roughly a 15-minute walk).
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Springfield Rd / Northwood Rd (->ne), 140 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy issued 6 suspensions, 2.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy are Harris Academy Beulah Hill (0.4 miles), Norbury High School for Girls (0.7 miles), St Joseph's College (0.8 miles) and Hillcrest (0.9 miles).
Harris Academy Beulah HillNorbury High School for GirlsSt Joseph's CollegeHillcrest
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils enjoy attending this diverse school. They are taught to respect differences no matter what identity people have. The school has high expectations of what pupils learn. They benefit from the school's ethos of care and aspiration "to be the best I can be". However, pupils do not achieve as well as they should across the curriculum.
The school has experienced a period of disruption in recent years with several changes of leadership. This affected the quality of education for pupils. Published outcomes in reading, writing and mathematics at the end of 2023 were low. However, the school is now more settled. Leaders have identified the priorities for the school and are clear about the next steps required. Children learn well in Nursery and Reception classes. There are clear improvements in mathematics and early reading.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
Teaching pupils to read is a high priority. The school has introduced a new phonics programme and provided appropriate training for staff. Pupils read books that are closely matched to the sounds that they are practising. Staff use ongoing assessment to identify those pupils who fall behind. Extra tailored support is delivered regularly, including for pupils with SEND. Staff run workshops for parents and carers to help them support their children's reading at home. As a result, pupils learn to read with confidence and fluency.
The school has also introduced a new mathematics curriculum and provided staff with the training to teach it. This is having a positive impact, although there are still some historical gaps in pupils' mathematical knowledge. Pupils, including children in the early years, learn a well sequenced and ambitious curriculum of Greek language and culture. This supports pupils' understanding of the birth of democracy. Pupils can take a Greek language exam at the end of Year 6. Typically teaching checks pupils' prior learning. However, the implementation of the curriculum in some subjects does not make sure that pupils build on their knowledge and understanding routinely well.
From Ofsted's June 2024 inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Requires Improvement at its June 2024 inspection.
Rated Good for
Personal development, Early years.
Areas Ofsted flagged
Quality of education (Requires Improvement), Behaviour & attitudes (Requires Improvement), Leadership & management (Requires Improvement).
At a Glance
17.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 77% to 73% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 68% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 81% to 73% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
18.6
Avg class size
19.5
Infant (KS1)
20.2
KS2
10
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy
Week ending 02.10.26
3 Oct 2026
Samos (Year 5)- Week ending 02.10.26
2 Oct 2026
Ithaca Home Learning 02.10.26 - 07.10.26
2 Oct 2026
Home Learning 2.10.26
2 Oct 2026
Home learning 02.10.26
2 Oct 2026
Home Learning 25.9.26
25 Sep 2026
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy.
- St James The Great After School Club550m away · Not yet graded
- Globe Fit Kids Clubs - Thornton Heath550m away · Not yet graded
- Holiplay Kids Club Downsview580m away · Not yet graded
- Kumon Thornton Heath640m away · Not yet graded
- KAPZ Kids Club Ltd870m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Croydon's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy is in Croydon; for families living there:
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 54
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 13
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 54 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 13 serious and 41 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
10 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Croydon is 54.5 (the median across 156 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
56%
Available places
249 pupils
446 places
197 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Thornton Heath
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Thornton Heath
Across Croydon council
Places available
4,828
Applications
4,082
Got 1st preference
89.6%
Got preferred school
99.2%
All primary applications across Croydon council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
55
SEN Support
9
EHC Plans
29.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
216
Total Pupils
118
Boys
98
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
21.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,883
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,753
Per pupil
£1691k
Total funding
£70k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.2%
Overall absence
11.8%
Persistent absence
246
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy
Questions parents ask about St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy
What are SATs results like at St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy?
Of the pupils at St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 73% reached the expected standard in reading and 68% did so in maths.
What is St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2024. At its previous graded inspection in 2014 it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy?
No fixed boundary. When St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy is oversubscribed, Croydon allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy?
St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy was not full in 2025: it ran at 56% of its 446 places.
How big are the classes at St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy?
Classes at St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy average 18.6 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy?
St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy has around 216 pupils on roll. 17% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy?
4.2% of sessions were missed at St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy in 2024/25. 11.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy?
Apply through Croydon's coordinated admissions process, naming St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 5 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy: St James The Great After School Club (550m away, registered, not yet graded), Globe Fit Kids Clubs - Thornton Heath (550m away, registered, not yet graded) and Holiplay Kids Club Downsview (580m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 54 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 13 serious and 41 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 10 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Croydon is 54.5 (the median across 156 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy?
St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy is at Springfield Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 8DZ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)