Gilbert Scott Primary School is a primary school in South Croydon, serving pupils aged 3 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.

Gilbert Scott Primary School currently has around 224 pupils on roll, which is about 85% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.4% boys and 49.6% girls. Around 34.0% 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.

School Information

Address: Farnborough Avenue, South Croydon, CR2 8HD
Website:
Telephone:
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Croydon
Headteacher / Principal: Ms Bernadette Wakefield
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 135151

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Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 262
Number of Pupils: 224
Number of Boys: 113
Number of Girls: 111

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Quest Primary School
Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Gilbert Scott Junior Community School
Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Gilbert Scott Infant Community School
Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Gilbert Scott Primary School
Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Forestdale Primary School
Pixton Way , CR0 9JE
3out of 4 622 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Selsdon High School
Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD
- not rated 285 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Quest Academy
Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD
2out of 4 285 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
John Ruskin High School
Selsdon Park Road , CR2 8JJ
- not rated 293 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Shirley High School Performing Arts College
Shirley Church Road , CR0 5EF
- not rated 2,141 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Shirley High School Performing Arts College
Shirley Church Road , CR0 5EF
3out of 4 2,141 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
John Ruskin College
Selsdon Park Road , CR2 8JJ
- not rated 293 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Red Gates School
Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD
- not rated 104 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
Cotelands PRU Co John Ruskin College
Selsdon Park Road , Forestdale CR2 8JJ
- not rated 485 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Royal Russell School
Coombe Lane , CR9 5BX
- not rated 1,611 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Croydon High School
Old Farleigh Road , Selsdon CR2 8YB
- not rated 1,742 yd Other independent school Yes Girls More About School
Addington Valley Academy
Fieldway , CR0 9AZ
3out of 4 1,893 yd Free schools special No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.