How many pupils does Smitham Primary School have?

Smitham Primary School has 637 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Smitham Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

62% of pupils at Smitham Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Smitham Primary School?

Smitham Primary School is located at Portnalls Road, Coulsdon, Croydon, CR5 3DE.

Smitham Primary School

Portnalls Road, Coulsdon, Croydon, CR5 3DE

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

62%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

637

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Smitham Primary School

Smitham Primary School is a community school in Coulsdon, Croydon, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 637 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 14.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 14.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Croydon →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 637 / 660 (97%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

14.5%

Free school meals

14.4%

EAL

2.7%

SEN support

10.2%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

62%

Expected standard (RWM)

12%

Higher standard (RWM)

106

Avg reading score

105

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.3%

Overall absence

8.2%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

25.99

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.1 vs 2023/24

24.5

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.1 vs 2023/24

15.33

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.1 vs 2023/24

£48,161

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 16% on leadership pay

↑ +£166 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

Contact Details

Address: Portnalls Road, Coulsdon, Croydon, CR5 3DE
Phone: 02086604399
Headteacher: Charlotte Groom
Website: www.smitham.croydon.sch.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Smitham Primary School?: Smitham Primary School is a community school in Coulsdon, Croydon, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Smitham Primary School have?: Smitham Primary School has 637 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Smitham Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 62% of pupils at Smitham Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Smitham Primary School?: Smitham Primary School is located at Portnalls Road, Coulsdon, Croydon, CR5 3DE.

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