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
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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.

Key details

LA
Croydon
Age range
5 - 7
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
270
Pupils
268
Boys
130
Girls
138
FSM %
14.60
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-11-09
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Surrey

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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