- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results above the England average.
121 first choices, 89 offers made
Met the standard at 1167%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.2%
- Pupils
- 684
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.1
Schools in CR5
A postcode district in Croydon
- Postcode district
- 18 schools and nurseries
In short: CR5 is a postcode district in Croydon with 7 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 8 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries187 primary · 3 secondary · 8 nurseries
Top-rated
All CR5 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in CR5
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in CR5
7 in CR5, best first
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well above the England average.
90 first choices, 110 offers made
Met the standard at 1170%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.6%
- Pupils
- 871
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.2
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
40 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1177%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.4%
- Pupils
- 215
- Pupils per teacher
- 42.2
Top Secondary Schools in CR5
3 in CR5, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
176 first choices, 163 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1650.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.0%
- Pupils
- 927
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.7
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
151 first choices, 230 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1647.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.8%
- Pupils
- 1,250
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.0
Nurseries in CR5
8 in CR5, highest Ofsted grade first
Bright Horizons Coulsdon Day Nursery and Preschool
Coulsdon, CR5 2RA · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Brightsparks Day Nursery
Coulsdon, CR5 1ES · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Butterflies Pre-School
Old Coulsdon, CR5 1EE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in CR5
1 in CR5, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
151 first choices, 230 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1647.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.8%
- Pupils
- 1,250
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.0
Special Schools in CR5
1 in CR5. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Serenity School
Cr5 3qg · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 90
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in CR5
1 in CR5. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Serenity School
Cr5 3qg · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 90
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in CR5, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding1
- Good11
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet5
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in CR5 sit in 2 council areas. Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every CR5 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
CR5 has 18 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in CR5
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about CR5
Nearby areas
How many schools are in CR5?
CR5 has 18 schools, including 7 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 8 nurseries, 1 independent school, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in CR5?
The highest-ranked schools in CR5 on Eduscope are Chipstead Valley Primary School, Woodcote Primary School, St Aidan's Catholic Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in CR5?
There is 1 independent school in CR5, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in CR5?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 18 schools in CR5 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.