Cypress Primary School
URN: 144626 • London SE25 4AU
Overview
- Name
- Cypress Primary School
- URN
- 144626
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE PEGASUS ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nicola Carpenter and Claire Binks (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 02086532618
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Cypress Road, London SE25 4AU
Summary
Cypress Primary School, located in South Norwood, Croydon, is a mixed academy school serving 680 pupils across two sites: Upper and Lower schools. As part of the Pegasus Academy Trust, the school aims to foster independent learning through a rich and diverse curriculum. The school has been rated 'Good' by Ofsted in its latest inspection in October 2019, reflecting its commitment to providing quality education.
Cypress Primary School prioritises a supportive and welcoming environment for all children, ensuring that each pupil feels valued and cared for. The school is dedicated to helping students reach their full potential, regardless of their background. With a focus on community, it serves as an educational hub for local families.
In addition to academic learning, Cypress offers various extracurricular activities and support services, including breakfast and after-school care. The school actively engages with parents and the community, providing regular updates and newsletters to keep families informed about school events and initiatives.
Cypress Primary School prioritises a supportive and welcoming environment for all children, ensuring that each pupil feels valued and cared for. The school is dedicated to helping students reach their full potential, regardless of their background. With a focus on community, it serves as an educational hub for local families.
In addition to academic learning, Cypress offers various extracurricular activities and support services, including breakfast and after-school care. The school actively engages with parents and the community, providing regular updates and newsletters to keep families informed about school events and initiatives.
Useful links
- Event (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- 79KB pdf CYP – Reception Newsletter Autumn 1 2025 Added on 19th September 2025 (download)
- 91KB pdf CYP – Year 2 Newsletter Autumn 2025 Added on 19th September 2025 (download)
- 206KB pdf Cypress Primary School – Pupil Premium Strategy 2025-26 Added on 1st October 2025 (download)
- 2MB pdf Cypress Upper – Lunch Menu September 2025 Added on 9th September 2025 (download)
- 2MB pdf CYP Lower – Lunch Menu September 2025 Added on 17th July 2025 (download)
- 142KB pdf CYP – Little Cypress Newsletter Autumn 1 2025 Added on 19th September 2025 (download)
- 149KB pdf CYP – Little Cypress Newsletter Summer Term Added on 1st May 2025 (download)
- 103KB pdf CYP – Year 1 Newsletter Autumn 2025 Added on 19th September 2025 (download)
Nearby alternatives
- Elmhurst Primary School (82.7)
- Fielding Primary School (82.3)
- Wimbledon Park Primary School (81.4)
- Coleridge Primary School (80.5)
- Yerbury Primary School (80.5)
Key details
- LA
- Croydon
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE PEGASUS ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 640
- Pupils
- 680
- Boys
- 360
- Girls
- 320
- FSM %
- 18.50
- Open date
- 2017-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-10-31
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 680 | 360 | 320 | 640 | 18.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 682 | 350 | 332 | 640 | 20.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 634 | 330 | 304 | 640 | 19.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 634 | 330 | 304 | 640 | 19.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 614 | 310 | 304 | 640 | 20.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 630 | 301 | 329 | 640 | 20.40 |
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