Located in Croydon, Rowdown Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led 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.
Rowdown Primary School currently has around 323 pupils on roll, which is about 66% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.8% boys and 49.2% girls. Around 50.5% 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 6.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 20.8%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 14 pupils.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 47.7%. african pupils make up about 10.2%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Calley Down Crescent, Croydon, CR0 0EG |
| Website: | www.rowdown.croydon.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01689843367 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Croydon |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Liane Tylee |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 140841 |
Ofsted inspection date: 25/03/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 487 |
| Number of Pupils: | 323 |
| Number of Boys: | 164 |
| Number of Girls: | 159 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 20.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 47.70% | 154 |
| African | 10.20% | 33 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 8.00% | 26 |
| Other Mixed | 7.10% | 23 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 6.80% | 22 |
| Other White | 5.30% | 17 |
| Other Asian | 4.60% | 15 |
| Caribbean | 4.00% | 13 |
| White and Asian | 1.90% | 6 |
| Irish | 1.50% | 5 |
| Other Black | 0.60% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.60% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.60% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 0.30% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.30% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.30% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowdown Primary School Calley Down Crescent , New Addington CR0 0EG | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowdown Primary School Calley Down Crescent , New Addington CR0 0EG | - not rated | 161 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowdown Junior School Calley Down Crescent , New Addington CR0 0EG | - not rated | 161 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowdown Infants' School Calley Down Crescent , New Addington CR0 0EG | - not rated | 161 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Academy King Henry's Drive , New Addington CR0 0PH | 3out of 4 | 928 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addington High School Fairchildes Avenue , New Addington CR0 0AH | - not rated | 1,148 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meridian High School Fairchildes Avenue , New Addington CR0 0AH | - not rated | 1,148 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meridian High School Fairchildes Avenue , New Addington CR0 0AH | 3out of 4 | 1,148 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic School Layhams Road , BR4 9HN | - not rated | 2,725 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ruskin High School Selsdon Park Road , CR2 8JJ | - not rated | 2,859 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Ruskin College Selsdon Park Road , CR2 8JJ | - not rated | 2,859 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little David's School The Time Bridge Centre , Fieldway CR0 9AZ | - not rated | 2,214 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Addington Valley Academy Fieldway , CR0 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 2,246 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotelands PRU Co John Ruskin College Selsdon Park Road , Forestdale CR2 8JJ | - not rated | 2,679 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wickham Court School Layhams Road , BR4 9HW | - not rated | 2,822 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Gates School Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | - not rated | 3,089 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.