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OutstandingMixedLast inspected 05/06/2019

David Livingstone Academy

Primary · Academy converter · Croydon · CR7 8HX
Pupils
196
Capacity
210
FSM %
31.1%
EAL %
46%
KS2 R+W+M
88%
About this school

David Livingstone Academy is a academy converter mixed primary school located in Croydon, London (CR7 8HX). It has 196 pupils and a capacity of 210.

In its most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2019, David Livingstone Academy was rated Outstanding — an exceptional school that significantly exceeds national expectations. The full inspection report is available on the Ofsted website.

At Key Stage 2, 88% of pupils at David Livingstone Academy met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined — well above the national average of approximately 65%. 12% achieved the higher standard. The three-year rolling average is 73%, which gives a more stable picture of the school's typical performance.

The school serves a diverse community: above-average proportion of pupils (31.1%) are eligible for Free School Meals, a measure of socioeconomic deprivation, and 46% speak English as an additional language. Croydon is a London borough with a varied demographic profile.

Section 01

KS2 Attainment — End of Primary School

Key Stage 2 tests are taken by pupils aged 10–11. The headline figure shows the percentage meeting the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined.

Reading, Writing & Maths (expected standard)88%
National average ~65%3-year average: 73%
Higher Standard
12%
Reading
88%
Maths
92%
Writing
92%
Grammar & Punctuation
88%
English as Additional Language
46%
Reading, Writing & Maths by Gender
Boys
87%
Girls
91%
Gender gap: 4.0 percentage points — girls ahead
Disadvantaged Pupil Gap

Shows the difference in attainment between pupils who have claimed Free School Meals and their peers. A smaller gap means the school is doing more to close inequality.

Disadvantaged (FSM)
100%
Non-disadvantaged
80%
Gap
31pp
Section 03

School Information

BoroughCroydon
PhasePrimary
TypeAcademy converter
Admissions policyNon-selective
AddressNorthwood Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8HX
Telephone2086534240
URN137195
Area House Prices — Croydon · 2024
Median price
£370k
Average price
£415k
Annual change
+1.6%
Borough-level median. Source: Land Registry UK HPI. Use as a guide only — street-level prices vary significantly.
Section 04

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KS2 data from the 2023-24 academic year, published September 2024.
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