How many pupils does David Livingstone Academy have?

David Livingstone Academy has 196 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does David Livingstone Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

88% of pupils at David Livingstone Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is David Livingstone Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — David Livingstone Academy is part of STEP ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is David Livingstone Academy?

David Livingstone Academy is located at Northwood Road, Thornton Heath, Croydon, CR7 8HX.

David Livingstone Academy

Northwood Road, Thornton Heath, Croydon, CR7 8HX

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

88%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

196

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About David Livingstone Academy

David Livingstone Academy is an academy converter in Thornton Heath, Croydon, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 196 pupils on roll. It is part of STEP ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 88% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 33.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 41.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Croydon →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 196 / 210 (93%)
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

33.3%

Free school meals

41.4%

EAL

4.6%

SEN support

14.8%

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)

88%

Expected standard (RWM)

12%

Higher standard (RWM)

108

Avg reading score

108

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.5%

Overall absence

14.1%

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.

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -6.0 vs 2023/24

Pupils per teacher

↑ +12.4 vs 2023/24

4.21

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.2 vs 2023/24

£54,333

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 38% on leadership pay

↑ +£10,606 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -2.0 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.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£4,643

Spend per pupil

£8,352

Income per pupil

65%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Northwood Road, Thornton Heath, Croydon, CR7 8HX
Phone: 02086534240
Executive Headteacher: Phoebe Greer
Website: www.davidlivingstone-academy.org/

Academy Trust

STEP ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is David Livingstone Academy?: David Livingstone Academy is an academy converter in Thornton Heath, Croydon, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does David Livingstone Academy have?: David Livingstone Academy has 196 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does David Livingstone Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 88% of pupils at David Livingstone Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is David Livingstone Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — David Livingstone Academy is part of STEP ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is David Livingstone Academy?: David Livingstone Academy is located at Northwood Road, Thornton Heath, Croydon, CR7 8HX.

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