South Norwood Primary is a academy sponsor led mixed primary school located in Croydon, London (SE25 5QP). It has 326 pupils and a capacity of 420.
In its most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2023, South Norwood Primary 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, 63% of pupils at South Norwood Primary met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined — in line with the national average of approximately 65%. 5% achieved the higher standard. The three-year rolling average is 54%, which gives a more stable picture of the school's typical performance.
The school serves a diverse community: above-average proportion of pupils (39.6%) are eligible for Free School Meals, a measure of socioeconomic deprivation, and 42% speak English as an additional language. Croydon is a London borough with a varied demographic profile.
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.
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.