Located in Coulsdon, Chipstead Valley Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a academy converter 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.
Chipstead Valley Primary School currently has around 674 pupils on roll, which is about 107% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50% boys and 50% girls. Around 7.0% 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 4.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 9.6%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 9 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (54.7%).
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.
| Address: | Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon, CR5 3BW |
| Website: | http://www.chipsteadvalley.com |
| Telephone: | 01737553255 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Croydon |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Kate Duncan |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 140704 |
Ofsted inspection date: 15/05/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 630 |
| Number of Pupils: | 674 |
| Number of Boys: | 337 |
| Number of Girls: | 337 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 9.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 54.70% | 369 |
| Indian | 7.00% | 47 |
| Other Mixed | 5.80% | 39 |
| White and Asian | 4.70% | 32 |
| Pakistani | 4.20% | 28 |
| Other White | 4.00% | 27 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.10% | 21 |
| Other Asian | 3.00% | 20 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.50% | 17 |
| African | 2.50% | 17 |
| Caribbean | 2.50% | 17 |
| Unclassified | 2.10% | 14 |
| White and Black African | 1.50% | 10 |
| Chinese | 1.30% | 9 |
| Other Black | 0.40% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.30% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
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.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coulsdon Nursery School Linden Avenue , CR5 3BT | - not rated | 729 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipstead Valley Primary School Chipstead Valley Road , CR5 3BW | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chipstead Valley Primary School Chipstead Valley Road , CR5 3BW | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary School Portnalls Road , CR5 3DE | - not rated | 1,110 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary School Portnalls Road , CR5 3DE | 3out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smitham Primary School Portnalls Road , CR5 3DE | 3out of 4 | 1,281 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purley Girls' High School Stoneyfield Road , CR5 2YG | - not rated | 1,544 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Woodcote High School Meadow Rise , CR5 2EH | - not rated | 2,256 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcote High School Meadow Rise , CR5 2EH | 3out of 4 | 2,256 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serenity School Rowan's Hill , Coulsdon Lane CR5 3QG | - not rated | 1,453 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rann Horizon School 121 Clapham High Street , SW4 7JR | - not rated | 2,411 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Woodcote Centre Telegraph Track , Off Woodmansterne Lane SM5 4AZ | - not rated | 2,754 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Banstead Preparatory School Sutton Lane , SM7 3RA | - not rated | 2,951 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Dene School 167 Brighton Road , CR8 4HE | - not rated | 3,009 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.