Park Hill Junior School
Stanhope Road, Croydon, CR0 5NSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Park Hill Junior School is a primary school in Croydon for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 153 schools in Croydon. It ranks 2nd of 77 primary schools in Croydon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in May 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 May 2023, report published 28 June 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 May 2023
Pupils are very proud of the school. They enjoy attending because adults help pupils to become independent learners. Pupils understand and value the importance of education. They are extremely happy and motivated to learn. Leaders have tremendously high expectations of all pupils. They ensure pupils achieve their best, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils thrive here. Working relationships between staff and pupils are highly respectful. Pupils are polite and courteous. They show good manners to adults and to each other. Pupils feel confident in approaching a trusted adult if they had any serious concerns. Adults deal with any worries swiftly and keep pupils safe. Leaders deliver an extensive offer of enrichment activities that develop pupils' interests and talents. Staff take great care to include all pupils, including those with SEND, to take part in the many clubs and activities available. Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school. They appreciate the purposeful learning experiences and opportunities that enable pupils to succeed. The school exudes a strong sense of unity and community feel.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
93 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
367 pupils on roll, with places for 372
Schools near Park Hill Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Hill Infant School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| Ark Oval Primary Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Heathfield Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 90% met the expected standard |
| Elmhurst School Ltd | 0.6 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| St Mary's Catholic Infant School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- GREENSHAW LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Ms Ayla Arli
- Phone
- 02086868623
- Address
- Stanhope Road, Croydon, CR0 5NS
- Local authority
- Croydon
- URN
- 144382
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.