Addington Valley Academy is a not applicable school in Croydon, serving pupils aged 2 to 19. The school is a free schools special and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Addington Valley Academy currently has around 132 pupils on roll, which is about 88% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 78.8% boys and 21.2% girls. Around 53.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 26.1%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 23.5%. other mixed pupils make up about 14.4% , followed by other asian at 14.4%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Fieldway, Croydon, CR0 9AZ |
| Website: | www.addingtonvalley.org |
| Telephone: | 02045112949 |
| School Type: | Free schools special |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Croydon |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr John Reilly |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 147874 |
Ofsted inspection date: 25/01/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 150 |
| Number of Pupils: | 132 |
| Number of Boys: | 104 |
| Number of Girls: | 28 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 26.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 23.50% | 31 |
| Other Mixed | 14.40% | 19 |
| Other Asian | 14.40% | 19 |
| Indian | 9.10% | 12 |
| Caribbean | 6.10% | 8 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 6.10% | 8 |
| African | 6.10% | 8 |
| Pakistani | 3.80% | 5 |
| Other Black | 3.80% | 5 |
| Unclassified | 3.80% | 5 |
| Other White | 3.00% | 4 |
| Bangladeshi | 2.30% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 1.50% | 2 |
| Chinese | 1.50% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.80% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applegarth Academy Bygrove Fieldway , New Addington CR0 9DL | 3out of 4 | 412 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Applegarth School Bygrove Fieldway , New Addington CR0 9DL | - not rated | 412 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Applegarth Junior School Bygrove , Fieldway CR0 9DL | - not rated | 412 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill Academy Dunley Drive , New Addington CR0 0RJ | 3out of 4 | 500 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill Academy Dunley Drive , New Addington CR0 0RJ | - not rated | 500 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Catholic School Layhams Road , BR4 9HN | - not rated | 1,521 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ruskin High School Selsdon Park Road , CR2 8JJ | - not rated | 1,695 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Selsdon High School Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | - not rated | 2,177 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quest Academy Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | 2out of 4 | 2,177 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley High School Performing Arts College Shirley Church Road , CR0 5EF | - not rated | 2,437 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Ruskin College Selsdon Park Road , CR2 8JJ | - not rated | 1,695 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addington Valley Academy Fieldway , CR0 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little David's School The Time Bridge Centre , Fieldway CR0 9AZ | - not rated | 73 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotelands PRU Co John Ruskin College Selsdon Park Road , Forestdale CR2 8JJ | - not rated | 1,509 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheyne School Woodland Way , BR4 9LT | - not rated | 1,572 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wickham Court School Layhams Road , BR4 9HW | - not rated | 1,659 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.