Monks Orchard Primary School
The Glade, Shirley, The Glade, Croydon, CR0 7UFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Monks Orchard Primary School is a primary school in Croydon for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 153 schools in Croydon. It ranks 35th of 77 primary schools in Croydon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 January 2023, report published 5 March 2023
- 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 10 January 2023
Leaders aim for pupils to be confident, resilient and independent learners, and this is what the pupils at Monks Orchard strive to be. They become keen learners and love coming to school. The school's values 'ACE the three Rs' are routinely woven into school activities. Pupils know and understand what the values mean. They very much enjoy being rewarded with house points when staff see them using these values in lessons and around school. All adults have high expectations for behaviour and for what pupils can achieve, including for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). As a result, classrooms are calm and orderly, and pupils learn well across the curriculum. On the rare occasion that low-level disruption occurs, adults deal with it swiftly. Because of this, pupils can get on with their learning without interruption. Pupils said that they feel safe and trust adults to deal with any worries they have. Adults act quickly and successfully to resolve any instances of bullying. Pupils enjoy the many different wider opportunities offered. There are a range of clubs that they can attend, as well as plentiful school trips. Pupils also like the opportunities to perform in music concerts and compete in events with other pupils across the trust.
What the school should improve
- In some foundation subjects, curriculum thinking does not explicitly set out the small sequential steps needed to help pupils achieve the identified curriculum end goals. This includes the key vocabulary needed in a subject. This affects how well teaching enables pupils to build up and remember knowledge in these subjects. Leaders should refine their curriculum thinking to make clear the small steps in learning that pupils need to take in order to progress successfully through the curriculum. They should ensure that staff receive the guidance they need to apply leaders' curriculum thinking to their teaching.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
33 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
203 pupils on roll, with places for 670
Schools near Monks Orchard Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marian Vian Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Primary | 0.6 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Orchard Way Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Oasis Academy Ryelands | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- FAIRCHILDES ACADEMY COMMUNITY TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Debbie Shilling
- Phone
- 02086542570
- Address
- The Glade, Shirley, The Glade, Croydon, CR0 7UF
- Local authority
- Croydon
- URN
- 146225
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.