Applegarth Academy
Bygrove Fieldway, New Addington, Croydon, CR0 9DLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Applegarth Academy is a primary school in Croydon for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 153 schools in Croydon. It ranks 9th of 77 primary schools in Croydon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2021.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 September 2021, report published 6 January 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 9 June 2026
Pupils flourish here. There are high expectations for all. Pupils are well supported and enjoy learning. They feel proud of their school. Pupils are safe and bullying is rare. Pupils are certain that staff will sort out any issues quickly if they arise. Pupils behave very well in and out of lessons. Routines are clear and pupils express themselves with confidence. Working relationships between staff and pupils are warm and caring, meaning that pupils feel able to learn from mistakes. Lessons are calm. Pupils are kind and helpful to each other. This contributes to a sense of belonging and a friendly school. In the early years, children engage in purposeful learning that builds their knowledge very efficiently. Throughout the school, the broad curriculum enables pupils to learn successfully and securely as they move through each year group. In classrooms, pupils listen attentively and communicate clearly. Those who face barriers to learning receive the support they need to access the curriculum effectively and achieve well. Pupils' achievement in national tests is consistently above average. Inclusion is firmly embedded throughout the school. Pupils who require emotional support receive individual help, enabling them to engage with learning and school life in general. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities learn alongside their peers and benefit from the same ambitious curriculum. The school's approach to pupils’ spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development is also highly inclusive. Pupils enjoy the wide range of additional opportunities they are offered. They take part in numerous trips and cultural activities that broaden their learning. Charitable work and community involvement develop pupils' character and sense of citizenship. Pupils are very well prepared for the next stage of their education.
What the school should improve
- Leaders should continue to strengthen the impact of their work to reduce levels of persistent absence.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
58 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
396 pupils on roll, with places for 481
Schools near Applegarth Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| Castle Hill Academy | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Tudor Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Forestdale Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Courtwood Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- STEP ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Cherene Joseph
- Phone
- 01689841528
- Address
- Bygrove Fieldway, New Addington, Croydon, CR0 9DL
- Local authority
- Croydon
- URN
- 139393
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.