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
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Bijal Pandya (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 02083534253
- Website
- Visit Krishna Avanti Primary School website
- Address
-
Southbridge Place, Croydon CR0 4HA
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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.
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.
Useful links
- Governance (SSC) (governance)
- SEND Inclusion (sen)
- TERM DATES (calendar)
- GET PROSPECTUS (download)
- READ THE AVANTI WAY (download)
- Avanti Schools Trust (other)
- Avanti Quest (other)
- 020 8353 4253 (other)
- HOME (other)
- ADMISSIONS (other)
Nearby alternatives
- West Thornton Primary Academy (75.7)
- 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)
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
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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