From Andy Datson @ croydonadvertiser
There’s good news for parents of children about to start the new school year at primary schools across Croydon.
That’s because most primary schools in Croydon have either been awarded “good” or “outstanding” grades in their most recent Ofsted reports.
The vast majority have been rated as “good”, but nearly a quarter of all primary schools in the borough have achieved the highly coveted “outstanding” grade.
Unfortunately, however, it’s not all good news, as 11 Croydon primary schools have most recently been given a “requires improvement” rating, and one school, The South Norwood Academy, has been given the worst possible grade of “inadequate”.
n a statement sent to the Advertiser shortly after its report was published on March 5, the school said: “The outcome of the recent Ofsted inspection is hugely disappointing and upsetting for the staff, parents and our children.
“The school’s priorities have been to focus on the core curriculum, to create an environment where our children are proud to be part of an energetic, vibrant community, where they feel safe and supported and where our school values underpin everything we do – the Ofsted report does not reflect this.”
One of the most recent success stories is that of Chestnut Park Primary School, which was recently given an outstanding rating just three years after opening.
Upon receiving the rating, Chestnut Park head teacher Esther Brooks said: “To be awarded outstanding in all areas is a great achievement by everyone here at Chestnut Park Primary School.
“All our staff, governors, pupils, parents and the whole team are celebrating the news and looking forward to building on such wonderful success.
“We strive to bring out the very best in all our pupils and the Ofsted report has highlighted numerous areas of which we can all be extremely proud.”
You will notice that some relatively new schools are missing from the list below. That is simply because they have not yet been inspected and given a rating.
