Krishna Avanti Primary School

URN: 142861 • Croydon CR0 4HA

Overview

Name
Krishna Avanti Primary School
URN
142861
Type
Free schools
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Hindu
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
AVANTI SCHOOLS TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
61.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Bijal Pandya (since 2025)
Telephone
02083534253
Website
Visit
Address
Southbridge Place, Croydon CR0 4HA

Summary

Krishna Avanti Primary School, located in Croydon, is a state-funded Hindu primary school catering to children aged 4 to 11. The school is committed to fostering intellectual, personal, and spiritual growth, aiming to develop well-rounded individuals who can contribute positively to society. With a current enrolment of 202 pupils and a capacity of 210, the school maintains a supportive and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to become independent and confident learners.

The curriculum at Krishna Avanti Primary School is designed to engage students through a creative approach, incorporating a wide range of subjects and enrichment activities, including music, arts, sports, Sanskrit, and yoga. The school has reported that 84% of pupils achieved the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined, with high levels of student satisfaction reflected in 95% of pupils stating they are happy at school.

Community involvement is a key aspect of the school's ethos, with initiatives supporting local charities and food banks. The school also offers state-of-the-art facilities for hire, reinforcing its commitment to being a welcoming space for the local community.

Key details

LA
Croydon
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
Not applicable
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
AVANTI SCHOOLS TRUST
Capacity
210
Pupils
202
Boys
103
Girls
99
FSM %
6.40
Open date
2016-09-05
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-05-01
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
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Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 202 103 99 210 6.40
2024-09-11 195 99 96 210 9.20
2023-09-11 172 95 77 210 11.60
2022-09-11 172 95 77 210 11.60
2021-09-11 140 75 65 420 9.30
2020-09-11 108 53 55 420 11.20

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