Addington Valley Academy
URN: 147874 • Croydon CR0 9AZ
Overview
- Name
- Addington Valley Academy
- URN
- 147874
- Type
- Free schools special
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- ORCHARD HILL COLLEGE ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- John Reilly (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 02045112949
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Fieldway, Croydon CR0 9AZ
Summary
Addington Valley Academy is a co-educational special school located in Croydon, catering to children and young people aged 2-19 with autism and social communication needs. The school currently accommodates 132 pupils, with a capacity of 150, and offers a supportive environment tailored to the unique requirements of its students.
The academy focuses on delivering a curriculum that promotes both academic and personal development, ensuring that each child can thrive in a nurturing setting. The school has recently been awarded the Wellbeing Award for Schools, highlighting its commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive atmosphere for all students.
With a significant percentage of pupils (53.30%) eligible for free school meals, Addington Valley Academy is dedicated to serving its community and addressing the diverse needs of its families. The school aims to create a strong partnership with parents and caregivers, fostering collaboration to enhance the educational experience and overall wellbeing of its students. For more information, visit their website at www.addingtonvalley.org.
The academy focuses on delivering a curriculum that promotes both academic and personal development, ensuring that each child can thrive in a nurturing setting. The school has recently been awarded the Wellbeing Award for Schools, highlighting its commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive atmosphere for all students.
With a significant percentage of pupils (53.30%) eligible for free school meals, Addington Valley Academy is dedicated to serving its community and addressing the diverse needs of its families. The school aims to create a strong partnership with parents and caregivers, fostering collaboration to enhance the educational experience and overall wellbeing of its students. For more information, visit their website at www.addingtonvalley.org.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND and Local Offer (sen)
- Academy Trust (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Open Day - Thursday 2nd October from 4-6pm (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Policies (other)
- News (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- Vacancies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology (68.9)
- Link Primary School (66.4)
- The Link School (66.2)
- Link Secondary School (53.3)
- Al-Khair School (51.3)
Key details
- LA
- Croydon
- Age range
- 2 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- ORCHARD HILL COLLEGE ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 150
- Pupils
- 132
- Boys
- 104
- Girls
- 28
- FSM %
- 53.30
- Open date
- 2020-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-01-26
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 132 | 104 | 28 | 150 | 53.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 133 | 103 | 30 | 150 | 43.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 76 | 62 | 14 | 150 | 47.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 76 | 62 | 14 | 150 | 47.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 21 | 17 | 4 | 150 | 52.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 150 |
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