South Norwood Primary is a primary school in London, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It has a religious character.
South Norwood Primary currently has around 326 pupils on roll, which is about 78% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.4% boys and 46.6% girls. Around 39.6% 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.
Overall absence at the school is 6.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21.4%.
The school has a diverse intake, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 22.7%. white british pupils make up about 12.6% , followed by other white at 11.3%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | 34 Crowther Road, London, SE25 5QP |
| Website: | https://thepioneeracademy.co.uk/south-norwood-primary/ |
| Telephone: | 02086542983 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Croydon |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr James Looker |
| Religious character: | |
| Admissions policy: | |
| Unique reference: | 146543 |
Ofsted inspection date: 10/01/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 326 |
| Number of Boys: | 174 |
| Number of Girls: | 152 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 21.4% | 8.2% |
| African | 22.70% | 74 |
| White British | 12.60% | 41 |
| Other White | 11.30% | 37 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 11.00% | 36 |
| Other Mixed | 10.70% | 35 |
| Other Black | 10.40% | 34 |
| Caribbean | 8.00% | 26 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.70% | 12 |
| Indian | 2.10% | 7 |
| Pakistani | 1.80% | 6 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.50% | 5 |
| Unclassified | 1.50% | 5 |
| Other Asian | 1.20% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 0.90% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 273 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 | 1,403 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 1,629 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 2,177 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The South Norwood Academy 34 Crowther Road , South Norwood SE25 5QP | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Norwood Primary School 34 Crowther Road , South Norwood SE25 5QP | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Norwood Primary 34 Crowther Road , South Norwood SE25 5QP | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy Albert Road , South Norwood SE25 4JD | 3out of 4 | 451 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School Albert Road , South Norwood SE25 4JD | - not rated | 451 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy South Norwood Cumberlow Avenue , SE25 6AE | 3out of 4 | 662 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Arena Albert Road , South Norwood SE25 4QL | 2out of 4 | 904 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Technical High School for Boys Davidson Road , CR0 6DD | - not rated | 1,160 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Selhurst Mathematics and Computing Specialist School The Crescent , CR0 2HN | - not rated | 1,566 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Selhurst Boys' High School The Crescent , CR9 2LX | - not rated | 1,581 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 520 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 3,147 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge To School Samuel Taylor Youth Centre 194 Selhurst Road , South Norwood SE25 6XX | - not rated | 468 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Aspire Academy 11 Oliver Grove , South Norwood SE25 6EJ | 4out of 4 | 520 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead College Tennison Road , SE25 5RR | 3out of 4 | 570 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aya College (Educational Provision) Holly Lodge , 16 Edith Road SE25 5PQ | - not rated | 1,384 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology 60 The Crescent , Selhurst CR0 2HN | - not rated | 1,527 yd | City technology college | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.