Castle Hill Academy
URN: 145131 • Croydon CR0 0RJ
Overview
- Name
- Castle Hill Academy
- URN
- 145131
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- THE PLATANOS TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 46.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Chun Lok (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01689843148
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Dunley Drive, Croydon CR0 0RJ
Summary
Castle Hill Academy is a mixed primary school located in Croydon, serving 275 pupils with a capacity of 420. As an academy sponsor-led institution, it is part of the Platanos Trust and is committed to high standards and expectations for all students. The school aims to create a safe and inspiring learning environment where pupils can achieve their maximum potential, regardless of their starting point.
The curriculum at Castle Hill Academy is skills-based, incorporating regular assessments to track progress and ensure that every child is supported in their learning journey. The school emphasizes the importance of a positive attitude, encapsulated in the motto "Attitude Determines Altitude," which reflects its belief in the potential of every learner to succeed.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the school's ethos, with a strong emphasis on partnership with parents and carers to foster academic and personal growth. Castle Hill Academy strives to develop confident, responsible individuals who contribute positively to society, preparing them for future challenges.
The curriculum at Castle Hill Academy is skills-based, incorporating regular assessments to track progress and ensure that every child is supported in their learning journey. The school emphasizes the importance of a positive attitude, encapsulated in the motto "Attitude Determines Altitude," which reflects its belief in the potential of every learner to succeed.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the school's ethos, with a strong emphasis on partnership with parents and carers to foster academic and personal growth. Castle Hill Academy strives to develop confident, responsible individuals who contribute positively to society, preparing them for future challenges.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Term dates 2024-2025 (calendar)
- Term dates 2025-2026 (calendar)
- Policies (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Admissions Consultation 2021 (other)
- Admissions Policy (other)
- Nursery Admissions (other)
- Reception (Primary School) 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
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE PLATANOS TRUST
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 275
- Boys
- 165
- Girls
- 110
- FSM %
- 63.60
- Open date
- 2017-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-11-21
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Surrey
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 275 | 165 | 110 | 420 | 63.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 282 | 177 | 105 | 420 | 54.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 316 | 190 | 126 | 420 | 58.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 316 | 190 | 126 | 420 | 58.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 307 | 187 | 120 | 420 | 45.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 317 | 178 | 139 | 420 | 39.30 |
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