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Forestdale Primary School
Goodgraded 05/05/2022Ages 4–11418 pupils
Forestdale Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Croydon. The school has around 418 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 05/05/2022, Forestdale Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Croydon can view Forestdale Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Croydon (CR0 9JE), Forestdale Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 05/05/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points2 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)71%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)7%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score106
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score105
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake18.0%
Free school meals18.0%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language29.1%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled99%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing95.6%
Attendance95.6%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher26.7
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence9.4%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Croydon
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