Park Hill Infant School
URN: 101779 • Croydon CR0 5NS
Overview
- Name
- Park Hill Infant School
- URN
- 101779
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 71.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jane Charman (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02086800747
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Stanhope Road, Croydon CR0 5NS
Summary
Park Hill Infant School is a community school located in central Croydon, accommodating 268 pupils aged four to seven. The school operates as a three-form entry institution and shares its site with Park Hill Junior School, ensuring a smooth transition for students moving to Year Three. The school prides itself on its inclusive environment, fostering a diverse community that values understanding and tolerance among its various nationalities and cultures.
The curriculum at Park Hill Infants is designed to be engaging and child-led, incorporating hands-on learning experiences through educational visits and guest speakers. Parental involvement is actively encouraged through workshops and opportunities for families to participate in school activities, enhancing the educational experience for students. The school’s ethos is encapsulated in its vision statement, "All Different, All Equal, All Achieving," and it promotes core values such as honesty, kindness, and respect.
Staff at Park Hill Infants are committed to high standards of teaching, with a focus on individual student progress. The school has a strong reputation in the local community and is known for its proactive leadership and supportive environment, where both children and parents feel valued and heard.
The curriculum at Park Hill Infants is designed to be engaging and child-led, incorporating hands-on learning experiences through educational visits and guest speakers. Parental involvement is actively encouraged through workshops and opportunities for families to participate in school activities, enhancing the educational experience for students. The school’s ethos is encapsulated in its vision statement, "All Different, All Equal, All Achieving," and it promotes core values such as honesty, kindness, and respect.
Staff at Park Hill Infants are committed to high standards of teaching, with a focus on individual student progress. The school has a strong reputation in the local community and is known for its proactive leadership and supportive environment, where both children and parents feel valued and heard.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- Significant Events (calendar)
- Regular Events (calendar)
- Reception Maths Challenges (download)
- Year One Maths Challenges (download)
- here (download)
- here (download)
- Read the Ofsted report 2025 for Tunstall Nursery here (download)
- Need a nursery place for a sibling? Click here for a fantastic opportunity – Spaces available for 2, 3 and 4 year olds. (download)
Nearby alternatives
- West Thornton Primary Academy (75.7)
- St John's CofE Primary School (75.0)
- Park Hill Junior School (70.9)
- Fairchildes Primary School (70.2)
- St Mary's Catholic Infant School (70.2)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 268 | 130 | 138 | 270 | 14.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 269 | 127 | 142 | 270 | 16.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 266 | 128 | 138 | 270 | 18.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 266 | 128 | 138 | 270 | 18.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 266 | 133 | 133 | 270 | 15.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 264 | 128 | 136 | 270 | 15.10 |
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