Kensington Avenue Primary School
URN: 134475 • Thornton Heath CR7 8BT
Overview
- Name
- Kensington Avenue Primary School
- URN
- 134475
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Clare Cranham (since 2025)
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Kensington Avenue, Thornton Heath CR7 8BT
Summary
Kensington Avenue Primary School is a community academy located in Thornton Heath, Croydon, catering to children aged 3 to 11 years. With a current enrolment of 594 pupils and a capacity of 630, the school promotes an inclusive environment that values respect, responsibility, and perseverance. These core values underpin the school's ethos, encouraging students to take ownership of their learning and actions.
The school is part of the Wandle Learning Trust and benefits from its affiliation, which enhances the educational experience through shared resources and support. Kensington Avenue Primary School is committed to providing a nurturing atmosphere where children can thrive academically and socially, fostering strong relationships between staff, pupils, and families.
The curriculum is designed to engage students in a variety of learning experiences, including outdoor activities that leverage the school's green surroundings. Regular workshops and events, such as the recent crochet and knitting sessions, further enrich the school community, ensuring that parents and carers are actively involved in their children's education.
The school is part of the Wandle Learning Trust and benefits from its affiliation, which enhances the educational experience through shared resources and support. Kensington Avenue Primary School is committed to providing a nurturing atmosphere where children can thrive academically and socially, fostering strong relationships between staff, pupils, and families.
The curriculum is designed to engage students in a variety of learning experiences, including outdoor activities that leverage the school's green surroundings. Regular workshops and events, such as the recent crochet and knitting sessions, further enrich the school community, ensuring that parents and carers are actively involved in their children's education.
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Nearby alternatives
- St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School (72.9)
- Whitehorse Manor Infant School (70.2)
- David Livingstone Academy (61.9)
- Gonville Academy (56.6)
- Winterbourne Junior Girls' School (55.0)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 594 | 297 | 297 | 630 | 23.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 594 | 297 | 297 | 630 | 23.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 594 | 297 | 297 | 630 | 23.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 594 | 297 | 297 | 630 | 23.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 594 | 297 | 297 | 630 | 23.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 594 | 297 | 297 | 630 | 23.60 |
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