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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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