Forestdale Primary School
Pixton Way, Croydon, CR0 9JEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Forestdale Primary School is a primary school in Croydon for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 153 schools in Croydon. It ranks 30th of 77 primary schools in Croydon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 November 2012, report published 12 December 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 May 2022
Pupils are very proud of their school. They said that they find their learning enjoyable and stimulating. Pupils are eager to participate in discussions in lessons. They are also kind, polite and courteous. Pupils get along well with each other. They trust the adults to look after them. Staff ensure that pupils are kept safe. Adults aim to help pupils follow the school's values of being successful, thoughtful, aspirational, respectful and supportive. Pupils strive to meet adults' high expectations of them, for instance in reading and mathematics. In rare cases where bullying occurs, adults deal with it promptly and effectively. Older pupils show caring attitudes towards their younger peers. Leaders and staff encourage pupils to become confident leaders. Pupils were keen to explain how they have influenced some of the leaders' decisions about school life. For example, leaders acted on the school council's suggestions for constructing a peace garden, a wilderness area and an outdoor gym. Leaders and staff work well with parents and carers, providing them with useful information on how to support their children at home. Parents appreciate that leaders are approachable. They are particularly grateful for the work leaders have done to support pupils and their families during the COVID-19 lockdowns.
What the school should improve
- In key stage 1, a few pupils find it hard to learn to read with fluency and confidence. While these pupils are supported, some of this support is not targeted sharply at building up reading fluency and confidence. Leaders should ensure that teachers give these pupils frequent, well-targeted practice to enable them to read fluently and confidently.
- In some subjects, the curriculum is not yet sufficiently well planned and sequenced. In these subjects, the significant knowledge leaders want pupils to know and remember is not clearly identified. However, it is clear from leaders' actions, for example their work to review the curriculum, that they are in the process of bringing this about. Leaders need to continue with and complete their review of the curriculum in all subjects within their identified timescale. For this reason, the transitional arrangements have been applied.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
58 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
405 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Forestdale Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courtwood Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Quest Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 44% met the expected standard |
| Applegarth Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 88% met the expected standard |
| Selsdon Primary and Nursery School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sarah Aburrow
- Phone
- 02086570924
- Address
- Pixton Way, Croydon, CR0 9JE
- Local authority
- Croydon
- URN
- 101773
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.