Cypress Primary School
Cypress Road, London, SE25 4AUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Cypress Primary School is a primary school in Croydon for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 153 schools in Croydon. It ranks 60th of 77 primary schools in Croydon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 30 October 2019, report published 12 December 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- 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 December 2024
All staff and pupils are proud to be 'Pegasus People'. Pupils understand what this means and they are rewarded for demonstrating the school's values. As a result, children in early years are kind. They learn to take care of the school dog and share, work and play alongside one another well. This extends through to older pupils, whose lessons are rarely interrupted by poor behaviour. Pupils are respectful of each other's differences. This contributes to pupils feeling safe and happy. All staff are aspirational and have high expectations for pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). As a result, pupils achieve well. The school extends pupils' learning beyond the academic. There is a strong focus on developing important life skills. Pupils are given opportunities to learn first aid and to engage in important discussions about staying safe in the community. Pupils can apply for school-wide responsibilities in areas such as well-being, reading and eco ambassadors. Pupils talk with pride about these roles and the impact they have on the school. Pupils recommend books to others, make additions to the school library, plant trees and set up the new greenhouse. One parent represented the views of many by saying, 'This school is a caring, calm and motivational space where my children are thriving.'
What the school should improve
- Opportunities for pupils to practise their spelling, letter formation and transcription skills when developing early writing are sometimes limited. As a result, some pupils develop gaps in their early writing knowledge and skills. Leaders should ensure that all staff have the knowledge and expertise needed to improve pupils' writing composition, spelling and transcription.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
83 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
681 pupils on roll, with places for 640
Schools near Cypress Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints CofE Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 43% met the expected standard |
| James Dixon Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| David Livingstone Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 88% met the expected standard |
| St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 51% met the expected standard |
| Beulah Infants' School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE PEGASUS ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Co Headteacher Claire Binks and Johanna Sorensen
- Phone
- 02086532618
- Address
- Cypress Road, London, SE25 4AU
- Local authority
- Croydon
- URN
- 144626
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.