Orchard Way Primary School, based in Croydon, provides primary education, 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.
Orchard Way Primary School currently has around 201 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.7% boys and 46.3% girls. Around 18.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Orchard Way, Croydon, CR0 7NJ |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Croydon |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Stacey Taylor |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 101772 |
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 201 |
| Number of Boys: | 108 |
| Number of Girls: | 93 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 2,644 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Way Primary School Orchard Way , Shirley CR0 7NJ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Way Primary School Orchard Way , Shirley CR0 7NJ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monks Orchard School The Glade , Shirley CR0 7UF | - not rated | 1,152 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monks Orchard Primary School The Glade , Shirley CR0 7UF | 3out of 4 | 1,152 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Lodge Primary School Chamberlain Crescent , BR4 0LJ | - not rated | 1,230 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edenham High School Orchard Way , Shirley CR0 7NJ | - not rated | 145 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Park High School Orchard Way , Shirley CR0 7NJ | 3out of 4 | 145 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orion Eden Park Balmoral Avenue , BR3 3RD | 3out of 4 | 1,340 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley Park School for Boys South Eden Park Road , BR3 3BP | 3out of 4 | 1,625 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Langley Park School for Boys Hawksbrook Lane , South Eden Park Road BR3 3BP | - not rated | 1,625 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Park and Elmhurst Schools 204 Upper Elmers End Road , BR3 3HE | - not rated | 1,122 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead School Monks Orchard Road , BR3 3BZ | - not rated | 1,144 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead Park Academy Monks Orchard Road , BR3 3BZ | - not rated | 1,144 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's Prep Justin Hall , Beckenham Road BR4 0QS | - not rated | 1,589 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmhurst Preparatory School 20 Langley Road , Elmers End BR3 4AD | - not rated | 1,710 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.