Chipstead Valley Primary School
URN: 140704 • Coulsdon CR5 3BW
Overview
- Name
- Chipstead Valley Primary School
- URN
- 140704
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- PACE ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 78.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Clare Rackham (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01737553255
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon CR5 3BW
Summary
Chipstead Valley Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in Coulsdon, Croydon, with a current enrolment of 674 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 630. The school operates as a three-form entry primary institution, offering education from Nursery through Year 6. It is part of the PACE Academy Trust, which includes five schools across Croydon and Mitcham, and is committed to providing a high-quality education in a supportive and inclusive environment.
The school prides itself on its diverse curriculum, which emphasizes outdoor learning, technology, and global awareness. Facilities include a swimming pool, mini-gym, cycle track, and various outdoor learning spaces, fostering an engaging and vibrant educational atmosphere. Additionally, Chipstead Valley hosts an Enhanced Learning Provision for children with physical and complex medical needs, ensuring that all students receive tailored support.
Community involvement is a cornerstone of the school's ethos, with strong partnerships between staff, parents, and governors aimed at meeting the individual needs of each child. The school encourages students to embrace their uniqueness and develop into confident, compassionate individuals prepared to make a positive impact in the world.
The school prides itself on its diverse curriculum, which emphasizes outdoor learning, technology, and global awareness. Facilities include a swimming pool, mini-gym, cycle track, and various outdoor learning spaces, fostering an engaging and vibrant educational atmosphere. Additionally, Chipstead Valley hosts an Enhanced Learning Provision for children with physical and complex medical needs, ensuring that all students receive tailored support.
Community involvement is a cornerstone of the school's ethos, with strong partnerships between staff, parents, and governors aimed at meeting the individual needs of each child. The school encourages students to embrace their uniqueness and develop into confident, compassionate individuals prepared to make a positive impact in the world.
Useful links
- Our Directors & Governors (governance)
- SEN Information Report (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Upcoming Events (calendar)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- Half Termly Overviews (other)
- School Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Woodcote Primary School (78.5)
- Chipstead Valley Primary School (70.2)
- Keston Primary School (64.4)
- Keston Primary School (63.6)
- St Aidan's Catholic Primary School (60.2)
Key details
- LA
- Croydon
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- PACE ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 630
- Pupils
- 674
- Boys
- 337
- Girls
- 337
- FSM %
- 7.00
- Open date
- 2014-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-05-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Surrey
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 674 | 337 | 337 | 630 | 7.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 686 | 342 | 344 | 630 | 7.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 687 | 348 | 339 | 630 | 10.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 687 | 348 | 339 | 630 | 10.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 701 | 358 | 343 | 630 | 10.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 676 | 344 | 332 | 630 | 9.00 |
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