Is Krishna Avanti Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 24 April 2025. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 9th of 85 primary schools in Croydon. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Krishna Avanti Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 84% of pupils at Krishna Avanti Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Krishna Avanti Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Krishna Avanti Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Krishna Avanti Primary School

Southbridge Place, Croydon, CR0 4HA

Local ranking9th of 85 primary schools in Croydon

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 24 April 2025.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 84.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 16.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 92.0%
Writing (Expected): 88.0%
Maths (Expected): 100.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 100.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 109.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 111.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 114.0
Cohort Size: 25

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 202
Boys: 101 (48%)
Girls: 111 (52%)
Capacity: 210 (101% full)
SEND: 15.3%
FSM Eligible: 6.4%
EAL: 92.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.5%
SEN Support: 12.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 23.0:1
Teachers (FTE): 8.8
Budget per Pupil: £6,530/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 12.0% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Free schools
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Hindu
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: Not applicable
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

Asian Indian: 78.7%
Mixed Other: 6.4%
Asian Other: 6.4%
Other: 2.5%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.5%
Asian Bangladeshi: 1.0%
Asian Chinese: 1.0%
Black African: 1.0%

78.7%

Asian Indian

6.4%

Mixed Other

6.4%

Asian Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

02083534253

kapscroydon@avanti.org.uk

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Southbridge Place

Croydon, London

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Administrative

URN: 142861
UKPRN: 10056977
Establishment No.: 2104
Trust: AVANTI SCHOOLS TRUST

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