West Thornton Primary Academy
URN: 136769 • Croydon CR0 3BS
Overview
- Name
- West Thornton Primary Academy
- URN
- 136769
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 75.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Donna Callaghan (since 2025) , Head of School
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Rosecourt Road, Croydon CR0 3BS
Summary
West Thornton Primary Academy is a mixed primary school located in Croydon, serving a diverse student population of 886 pupils. As an academy converter, it operates under the Synaptic Trust, which emphasizes a collaborative approach to education. The school aims to provide a supportive and inclusive environment that fosters academic achievement and personal development for all students.
The curriculum at West Thornton is designed to be engaging and relevant, ensuring that pupils develop a strong foundation in core subjects while also exploring a range of creative and practical disciplines. The school places a strong emphasis on the importance of social and emotional learning, helping students to build resilience and confidence alongside their academic skills.
With a significant percentage of pupils (28.10%) eligible for free school meals, West Thornton Primary Academy is committed to addressing the needs of its community and providing equitable access to educational resources. The school actively encourages parental involvement and community engagement, fostering a strong partnership between families and educators to enhance the learning experience for all children.
The curriculum at West Thornton is designed to be engaging and relevant, ensuring that pupils develop a strong foundation in core subjects while also exploring a range of creative and practical disciplines. The school places a strong emphasis on the importance of social and emotional learning, helping students to build resilience and confidence alongside their academic skills.
With a significant percentage of pupils (28.10%) eligible for free school meals, West Thornton Primary Academy is committed to addressing the needs of its community and providing equitable access to educational resources. The school actively encourages parental involvement and community engagement, fostering a strong partnership between families and educators to enhance the learning experience for all children.
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Nearby alternatives
- St John's CofE Primary School (75.0)
- Park Hill Infant School (71.4)
- 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 | 886 | 471 | 415 | 630 | 28.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 886 | 471 | 415 | 630 | 28.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 886 | 471 | 415 | 630 | 28.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 886 | 471 | 415 | 630 | 28.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 886 | 471 | 415 | 630 | 28.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 886 | 471 | 415 | 630 | 28.10 |
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