How many pupils does Gonville Academy have?

Gonville Academy has 442 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

80% of pupils at Gonville Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Gonville Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Gonville Academy is part of STEP ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Gonville Academy?

Gonville Academy is located at Gonville Road, Thornton Heath, Croydon, CR7 6DL.

Gonville Academy

Gonville Road, Thornton Heath, Croydon, CR7 6DL

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

80%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

442

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Gonville Academy

Gonville Academy is an academy converter in Thornton Heath, Croydon, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 442 pupils on roll. It is part of STEP ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 20.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 67.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Croydon →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 442 / 532 (83%)
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.

20.6%

Free school meals

67.4%

EAL

3.6%

SEN support

7.2%

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)

80%

Expected standard (RWM)

18%

Higher standard (RWM)

108

Avg reading score

110

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.2%

Overall absence

12.0%

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.

20.6

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.4 vs 2023/24

24.4

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.5 vs 2023/24

7.39

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.8 vs 2023/24

£51,398

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 29% on leadership pay

↑ +£5,398 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

5.8

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +0.8 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.

£4,065

Spend per pupil

£7,033

Income per pupil

62%

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: Gonville Road, Thornton Heath, Croydon, CR7 6DL
Phone: 02086844006
Headteacher: Harriet Mukhtar
Website: https://gonvilleacademy.org/

Academy Trust

STEP ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Gonville Academy?: Gonville Academy is an academy converter in Thornton Heath, Croydon, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Gonville Academy have?: Gonville Academy has 442 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Gonville Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 80% of pupils at Gonville Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Gonville Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Gonville Academy is part of STEP ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Gonville Academy?: Gonville Academy is located at Gonville Road, Thornton Heath, Croydon, CR7 6DL.

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