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Applegarth Academy
Goodgraded 15/09/2021Ages 3–11422 pupils
Applegarth Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Croydon. The school has around 422 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 15/09/2021, Applegarth Academy was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Croydon can view Applegarth Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Croydon (CR0 9DL), Applegarth Academy 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
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 15/09/2021. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
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)85%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)13%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score107
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score106
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake47.7%
Free school meals47.7%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language27.3%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled81%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing93.1%
Attendance93.1%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher20.3
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence19.8%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Croydon
All schools in Croydon →Addington Valley AcademyGood · 0.2 miGood Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery SchoolGood · 0.2 miCastle Hill AcademyGood · 0.3 miTudor AcademyGood · 0.7 miForestdale Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 miCourtwood Primary SchoolGood · 0.9 mi
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