David Livingstone Academy is a primary school in Thornton Heath, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
David Livingstone Academy currently has around 196 pupils on roll, which is about 93% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 56.6% boys and 43.4% girls. Around 31.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 16.5%.
The school has a diverse intake, with caribbean pupils forming the largest group at around 16.3%. african pupils make up about 13.8% , followed by white british at 12.2%
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: | Northwood Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8HX |
| Website: | www.davidlivingstone-academy.org/ |
| Telephone: | 02086534240 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Croydon |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Phoebe Greer |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 137195 |
Ofsted inspection date: 05/06/2019
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 196 |
| Number of Boys: | 111 |
| Number of Girls: | 85 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 16.5% | 8.2% |
| Caribbean | 16.30% | 32 |
| African | 13.80% | 27 |
| White British | 12.20% | 24 |
| Other Asian | 10.70% | 21 |
| Other Mixed | 9.20% | 18 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 9.20% | 18 |
| Other White | 6.60% | 13 |
| Pakistani | 6.60% | 13 |
| Unclassified | 4.10% | 8 |
| White and Black African | 4.10% | 8 |
| Other Black | 2.00% | 4 |
| Indian | 2.00% | 4 |
| White and Asian | 1.50% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.00% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.50% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 1,548 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre 23 Dagnall Park , South Norwood SE25 5PL | 3out of 4 | 2,411 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 2,784 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,996 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Livingstone Academy Northwood Road , CR7 8HX | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| David Livingstone Primary School Northwood Road , CR7 8HX | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy Springfield Road , CR7 8DZ | 2out of 4 | 138 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary School Springfield Road , CR7 8DZ | - not rated | 138 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beulah Junior School Beulah Road , CR7 8JF | 2out of 4 | 628 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Beulah Hill Spurgeon Road , SE19 3UG | - not rated | 571 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Girls' College for Languages and Arts Spurgeon Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3UG | - not rated | 577 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Upper Norwood Spurgeon Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3UG | - not rated | 577 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Norbury Manor Business and Enterprise College for Girls Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | - not rated | 1,323 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Norbury High School for Girls Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 3out of 4 | 1,323 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 2,772 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 2,835 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 1,995 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 2,890 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 3,281 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CACFO UK Education Centre 40 Northwood Road , CR7 8HQ | - not rated | 509 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arvon House 21 Liverpool Road , Thornton Heath CR7 8LS | - not rated | 1,028 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Victory Day School 25 Woodville Road , CR7 8LH | - not rated | 1,152 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple House School 23-27 Parchmore Road , CR7 8LY | - not rated | 1,185 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Hermitage Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3QN | 3out of 4 | 1,332 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.