Beaumont Primary School, based in Purley, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Beaumont Primary School currently has around 212 pupils on roll, which is about 95% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.2% boys and 52.8% girls. Around 13.7% 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 4.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 9.4%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 21.7%. indian pupils make up about 16%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Old Lodge Lane, Purley, CR8 4DN
Website: www.beaumont.croydon.sch.uk
Telephone: 02086607707
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Croydon
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Anne Morrell
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 101756

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 05/12/2017

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 222
Number of Pupils: 212
Number of Boys: 100
Number of Girls: 112

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.3% 4%
Persistent absence: 9.4% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British21.70%46
Indian16.00%34
African9.90%21
Pakistani8.00%17
Other Mixed7.50%16
Other White7.50%16
Other Asian5.70%12
White and Asian4.70%10
White and Black African4.20%9
Caribbean3.80%8
Chinese3.30%7
White and Black Caribbean2.80%6
Other (any other ethnic group)1.90%4
Unclassified1.40%3
Other Black0.90%2
Bangladeshi0.50%1
Irish0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (0.3)
Writing: Above Average (2.5)
Maths: Average (1.5)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
84%
Town average
62%
Local authority average
66%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
19%
Town average
11%
Local authority average
10%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
108.0
Town average
107.3
Local authority average
106.3
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
108.0
Town average
107.3
Local authority average
106.0
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Purley Nursery School
58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE
4out of 4 1,710 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Coulsdon Nursery School
Linden Avenue , CR5 3BT
- not rated 2,573 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Beaumont Primary School
Old Lodge Lane , CR8 4DN
4out of 4 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Harris Primary Academy Kenley
51 Little Roke Road , CR8 5NF
- not rated 1,376 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Roke Primary School
51 Little Roke Road , CR8 5NF
- not rated 1,376 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Woodcote Primary School
Dunsfold Rise , CR5 2ED
- not rated 1,392 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Woodcote Primary School
Dunsfold Rise , CR5 2ED
- not rated 1,392 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Woodcote High School
Meadow Rise , CR5 2EH
- not rated 1,526 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Woodcote High School
Meadow Rise , CR5 2EH
3out of 4 1,526 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Purley Girls' High School
Stoneyfield Road , CR5 2YG
- not rated 1,808 yd Community school Not Applicable Girls More About School
Thomas More Catholic School
Russell Hill Road , CR8 2XP
3out of 4 1,934 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
The John Fisher School
Peaks Hill , CR8 3YP
3out of 4 2,318 yd Voluntary aided school No Boys More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Coulsdon Sixth Form College
Placehouse Lane , CR5 1YA
- not rated 2,730 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Nicholas School
Reedham Drive , CR8 4DS
2out of 4 90 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
Reedham Park School Limited
71a Old Lodge Lane , CR8 4DN
- not rated 380 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
West Dene School
167 Brighton Road , CR8 4HE
- not rated 413 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Abingdon House School Purley
Godstone Road , CR8 2AN
- not rated 991 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Shaftesbury Independent School
Godstone Road , CR8 2AN
- not rated 1,011 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.