Kensington Avenue Primary School
URN: 146724 • Thornton Heath CR7 8BT
Overview
- Name
- Kensington Avenue Primary School
- URN
- 146724
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE MANOR TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 52.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Clare Cranham (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 02087642923
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Kensington Avenue, Thornton Heath CR7 8BT
Summary
Kensington Avenue Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in Thornton Heath, Croydon, catering to children aged 3 to 11. With a current enrolment of 513 pupils and a capacity of 600, the school is part of the Wandle Learning Trust and is committed to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment. The school’s ethos revolves around the values of respect, responsibility, and perseverance, encouraging students to take ownership of their learning and actions.
The curriculum is designed to promote holistic development, ensuring that children not only excel academically but also grow as confident and resilient individuals. The school utilizes its green outdoor spaces for both learning and play, enhancing the educational experience.
Kensington Avenue Primary School places a strong emphasis on community engagement, fostering meaningful relationships between staff, students, and families. Regular workshops and events are organized to involve parents and carers in their children's education, reinforcing the partnership between home and school.
The curriculum is designed to promote holistic development, ensuring that children not only excel academically but also grow as confident and resilient individuals. The school utilizes its green outdoor spaces for both learning and play, enhancing the educational experience.
Kensington Avenue Primary School places a strong emphasis on community engagement, fostering meaningful relationships between staff, students, and families. Regular workshops and events are organized to involve parents and carers in their children's education, reinforcing the partnership between home and school.
Useful links
- Exceptional Leave Of Absence Form (sen)
- Report an Absence (sen)
- Google Classroom (other)
- Google Drive (other)
- Arbor (other)
- FSM Eligibility Checker (other)
- Twitter (other)
- Facebook (other)
- Parent Pay (other)
- Pinterest (other)
Nearby alternatives
- St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School (72.9)
- Whitehorse Manor Infant School (70.2)
- Kensington Avenue Primary School (63.2)
- David Livingstone Academy (61.9)
- Gonville Academy (56.6)
Key details
- LA
- Croydon
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE MANOR TRUST
- Capacity
- 600
- Pupils
- 513
- Boys
- 261
- Girls
- 252
- FSM %
- 21.40
- Open date
- 2019-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-07-04
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Surrey
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 513 | 261 | 252 | 600 | 21.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 523 | 264 | 259 | 600 | 24.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 542 | 272 | 270 | 630 | 26.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 542 | 272 | 270 | 630 | 26.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 546 | 266 | 280 | 630 | 30.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 589 | 290 | 299 | 630 | 23.90 |
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