Kensington Avenue Primary School

About Kensington Avenue Primary School

Kensington Avenue Primary School is an academy converter in Thornton Heath, Croydon, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 513 pupils on roll. It is part of WANDLE LEARNING TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (3 July 2023) rated it Requires Improvement. At the end of Key Stage 2, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 22.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 52.9% 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

513 / 600 (86%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

3 July 2023

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Kensington Avenue, Thornton Heath, Croydon, CR7 8BT

Phone

02087642923

Head Teacher

Danine Smith

Website

www.kensingtonavenueprimary.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Kensington Avenue Primary School?

Kensington Avenue Primary School is an academy converter in Thornton Heath, Croydon, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Kensington Avenue Primary School have?

Kensington Avenue Primary School has 513 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Kensington Avenue Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Kensington Avenue Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (3 July 2023).

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

64% of pupils at Kensington Avenue Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Kensington Avenue Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Kensington Avenue Primary School is part of WANDLE LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Kensington Avenue Primary School?

Kensington Avenue Primary School is located at Kensington Avenue, Thornton Heath, Croydon, CR7 8BT.