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GoodMixedLast inspected 04/07/2013

Elmwood Junior School

Primary · Community school · Croydon · CR0 2PL
Pupils
476
Capacity
480
FSM %
38.2%
EAL %
69%
KS2 R+W+M
66%
About this school

Elmwood Junior School is a community school mixed primary school located in Croydon, London (CR0 2PL). It has 476 pupils and a capacity of 480.

In its most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2013, Elmwood Junior School was rated Good — a school that meets the high standards set by Ofsted and provides a sound education. The full inspection report is available on the Ofsted website.

At Key Stage 2, 66% of pupils at Elmwood Junior School met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined — in line with the national average of approximately 65%. 7% achieved the higher standard. The three-year rolling average is 61%, which gives a more stable picture of the school's typical performance.

The school serves a diverse community: above-average proportion of pupils (38.2%) are eligible for Free School Meals, a measure of socioeconomic deprivation, and 69% 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)66%
National average ~65%3-year average: 61%
Higher Standard
7%
Reading
81%
Maths
77%
Writing
71%
Grammar & Punctuation
74%
English as Additional Language
69%
Reading, Writing & Maths by Gender
Boys
57%
Girls
73%
Gender gap: 16.0 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)
57%
Non-disadvantaged
73%
Gap
-12pp
Section 03

School Information

BoroughCroydon
PhasePrimary
TypeCommunity school
AddressLodge Road, Croydon, CR0 2PL
Telephone2086844007
URN101720
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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Ofsted ratings updated monthly — if this school was recently inspected, run download_ofsted.py or check reports.ofsted.gov.uk directly.
KS2 data from the 2023-24 academic year, published September 2024.
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