Ark Oval Primary Academy
98 Cherry Orchard Road, Croydon, CR0 6BAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ark Oval Primary Academy is a primary school in Croydon for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 153 schools in Croydon. It ranks 57th of 77 primary schools in Croydon. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in June 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 June 2025, report published 20 July 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 June 2025
Pupils are happy at this welcoming and inclusive school. Pupils feel safe and are confident that staff will support them to resolve any worries that they may have. Staff know the pupils well. They ensure that those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are appropriately supported in their learning. Pupils enjoy playing and learning together. They show respect for staff and each other. The school's consistent approach to managing behaviour ensures that issues are dealt with fairly. Pupils spoke to the visiting inspectors confidently and clearly. They were keen to tell them about their school. The school has high ambitions for all pupils. It has created a broad and balanced curriculum that begins as soon as pupils enter Reception. Most pupils learn and achieve well across different subjects. Pupils benefit from a range of educational outings, clubs, and cultural experiences that the school provides. They visit museums, art galleries and places of worship. Pupils enjoy different after-school clubs, such as multi-sports, football, and drama. The school also invites visitors in to enrich learning. For example, pupils learn about money and financial management from visitors from a bank.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not consistently deliver the curriculum effectively. As a result, some pupils do not develop the same depth of knowledge and understanding as they do in other subjects. The school should ensure that staff have the expertise they need to deliver the curriculum consistently well across subjects. This will help pupils to better secure their knowledge and understanding over time.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
85 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
593 pupils on roll, with places for 630
Schools near Ark Oval Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Infant School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St. Mary's Catholic Junior School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Park Hill Infant School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| Park Hill Junior School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 82% met the expected standard |
| John Wood School & Nursery | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ARK SCHOOLS
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Ms Pavan Chandhoke
- Phone
- 02086883000
- Address
- 98 Cherry Orchard Road, Croydon, CR0 6BA
- Local authority
- Croydon
- URN
- 137114
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.