Located in Whyteleafe, Kenley Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 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.
Kenley Primary School currently has around 164 pupils on roll, which is about 78% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.4% boys and 50.6% girls. Around 26.8% 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 5.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 15%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (52.4%). white and black caribbean pupils make up about 11.6%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | New Barn Lane, Whyteleafe, CR3 0EX |
| Website: | www.kenleyprimary.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 02086607501 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Croydon |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Maxine Smy |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 148682 |
Ofsted inspection date: 06/06/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 164 |
| Number of Boys: | 81 |
| Number of Girls: | 83 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 15% | 8.2% |
| White British | 52.40% | 86 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 11.60% | 19 |
| African | 7.90% | 13 |
| Other White | 6.10% | 10 |
| Other Mixed | 4.30% | 7 |
| Other Asian | 3.00% | 5 |
| Indian | 3.00% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 3.00% | 5 |
| Caribbean | 2.40% | 4 |
| Unclassified | 1.80% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 1.20% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.20% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.60% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.60% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.60% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenley Primary School New Barn Lane , CR3 0EX | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenley Primary School New Barn Lane , CR3 0EX | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whyteleafe Primary School Whyteleafe Hill , CR3 0AA | - not rated | 1,035 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whyteleafe Primary School Whyteleafe Hill , CR3 0AA | 3out of 4 | 1,035 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamsey Green Primary Tithepit Shaw Lane , CR6 9AN | 3out of 4 | 1,505 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riddlesdown Collegiate Honister Heights , CR8 1EX | 4out of 4 | 1,219 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riddlesdown Collegiate Honister Heights , CR8 1EX | - not rated | 1,219 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warlingham School Tithe Pit Shaw Lane , CR6 9YB | - not rated | 1,326 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warlingham School Tithepit Shaw Lane , CR6 9YB | 3out of 4 | 1,326 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| de Stafford School Burntwood Lane , CR3 5YX | 3out of 4 | 2,742 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coulsdon Sixth Form College Placehouse Lane , CR5 1YA | - not rated | 2,898 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsdown Secondary School 112 Orchard Road , Sanderstead CR2 9LQ | - not rated | 1,959 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Kenley Campus Victor Beamish Avenue , Caterham CR3 5FX | - not rated | 2,025 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olympus 112 Orchard Road , CR2 9LQ | - not rated | 2,075 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury Independent School Godstone Road , CR8 2AN | - not rated | 2,447 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abingdon House School Purley Godstone Road , CR8 2AN | - not rated | 2,544 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.