Kensington Avenue Primary School is a primary school in Thornton Heath, 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.
Kensington Avenue Primary School currently has around 594 pupils on roll, which is about 94% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50% boys and 50% girls. Around 23.6% 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.
The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 14 pupils.
| Address: | Kensington Avenue, Thornton Heath, CR7 8BT |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Croydon |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Clare Cranham |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 134475 |
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 630 |
| Number of Pupils: | 594 |
| Number of Boys: | 297 |
| Number of Girls: | 297 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 2,143 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 | 3,012 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington Avenue Primary School Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Avenue Primary School Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Avenue Junior School Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | - not rated | 96 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Avenue Infant School Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | - not rated | 96 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School Windsor Road , CR7 8HJ | - not rated | 739 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norbury Manor Business and Enterprise College for Girls Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | - not rated | 232 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Norbury High School for Girls Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 3out of 4 | 232 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | - not rated | 1,230 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | 3out of 4 | 1,230 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Academy Beulah Hill Spurgeon Road , SE19 3UG | - not rated | 1,376 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | 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 | 1,699 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 1,934 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 3,247 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 | 2,972 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 | 1,800 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 2,732 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 | 780 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Silburn Reid 51c Crown Lane , Streatham SW16 3JE | - not rated | 1,470 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham Modern School 508 Streatham High Road , SW16 3QB | - not rated | 1,563 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Arvon House 21 Liverpool Road , Thornton Heath CR7 8LS | - not rated | 1,625 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple House School 23-27 Parchmore Road , CR7 8LY | - not rated | 1,645 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.