What did Ofsted judge Kenley Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Kenley Primary School's overall effectiveness as Requires improvement at its inspection in June 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Kenley Primary School?

Kenley Primary School has 143 pupils on roll.

What ages does Kenley Primary School take?

Kenley Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is Kenley Primary School located?

Kenley Primary School is located in Whyteleafe, CR3 0EX, Croydon.

How do I apply to Kenley Primary School?

Kenley Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How far from Kenley Primary School were places offered?

The furthest place offered at Kenley Primary School for 2026-27 (Reception) was 5.58 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

How are Reception places decided at Kenley Primary School?

When Kenley Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked-after and previously looked-after children — Looked-after children are defined as children in public care at the date on which the application is made; previously looked-after children are children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order, immediately after being looked-after; this includes those children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. If an application is made under the looked-after criterion, it must be supported by a letter from the relevant local authority children's services department and/or relevant documents; 2. Siblings — Children with a brother or sister who will be in attendance at the School at the time of enrolment of the new pupil. A sibling is defined as a brother or sister, half-brother or sister, step brother or sister, foster-brother or sister or adopted brother or sister whose main residence is the same address as the child for whom the application is being made. In the case of in-year admissions, eligibility for sibling priority will apply at the time of an offer; 3. Medical - Pupils with serious medical reasons for needing to attend the School — Places may then be offered to children whose parents are able to provide medical evidence, from a registered health professional, that entry to Kenley Primary School rather than any other school or school is essential. This evidence should be sent with an accompanying letter from the parent which provides the child's name, address and date of birth to: Admissions, Kenley Primary School 20 New Barn Ln, Kenley, Whyteleafe CR3 0EX. It is important that the medical evidence outlines why Kenley Primary School is the only school or school that can meet your child's needs; this evidence must, other than in exceptional circumstances, be from a GP or Consultant. It will be reviewed carefully by an appointed Trust panel, with a decision on whether to accept the medical need notified in writing, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event that the number of applications for places exceeds the number of places available, after application of the admissions criteria, distance will be used to decide between applications. Where distance is the same for two or more applications the authority will use random allocation, which will be independently verified.

What is the largest ethnic background at Kenley Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 44.8% of pupils at Kenley Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Kenley Primary School: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

How far did offers reach?

5.58miles

was the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Kenley Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at Kenley Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked-after and previously looked-after children — Looked-after children are defined as children in public care at the date on which the application is made; previously looked-after children are children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order, immediately after being looked-after; this includes those children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. If an application is made under the looked-after criterion, it must be supported by a letter from the relevant local authority children's services department and/or relevant documents.
2Siblings — Children with a brother or sister who will be in attendance at the School at the time of enrolment of the new pupil. A sibling is defined as a brother or sister, half-brother or sister, step brother or sister, foster-brother or sister or adopted brother or sister whose main residence is the same address as the child for whom the application is being made. In the case of in-year admissions, eligibility for sibling priority will apply at the time of an offer.
3Medical - Pupils with serious medical reasons for needing to attend the School — Places may then be offered to children whose parents are able to provide medical evidence, from a registered health professional, that entry to Kenley Primary School rather than any other school or school is essential. This evidence should be sent with an accompanying letter from the parent which provides the child's name, address and date of birth to: Admissions, Kenley Primary School 20 New Barn Ln, Kenley, Whyteleafe CR3 0EX. It is important that the medical evidence outlines why Kenley Primary School is the only school or school that can meet your child's needs; this evidence must, other than in exceptional circumstances, be from a GP or Consultant. It will be reviewed carefully by an appointed Trust panel, with a decision on whether to accept the medical need notified in writing.
4Distance — Priority will be given to pupils living nearest to the School as measured in a straight line. "Home" is defined as the address where the child normally resides Monday to Friday as their only or principal residence. The distance will be measured in a straight line from the child's home address to the designated entrance of the School using a computerised measuring system (GIS) and geographical reference points as provided by the National Land and Property Gazetteer. Those living closer to the School will receive higher priority. If a child lives in a shared property such as flats, the geographical references will determine the start point within the property boundaries to be used for distance calculation purposes.

If two applications tie: In the event that the number of applications for places exceeds the number of places available, after application of the admissions criteria, distance will be used to decide between applications. Where distance is the same for two or more applications the authority will use random allocation, which will be independently verified.

Twins/triplets or other multiple births for admission into an infant class: if there is only one place available at the School, legislation allows admission of all siblings from a multiple birth.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Kenley Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Kenley Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Kenley Primary School's overall effectiveness as Requires improvement at its inspection in June 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Kenley Primary School?: Kenley Primary School has 143 pupils on roll.
What ages does Kenley Primary School take?: Kenley Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Kenley Primary School located?: Kenley Primary School is located in Whyteleafe, CR3 0EX, Croydon.
How do I apply to Kenley Primary School?: Kenley Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How far from Kenley Primary School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Kenley Primary School for 2026-27 (Reception) was 5.58 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at Kenley Primary School?: When Kenley Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked-after and previously looked-after children — Looked-after children are defined as children in public care at the date on which the application is made; previously looked-after children are children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order, immediately after being looked-after; this includes those children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. If an application is made under the looked-after criterion, it must be supported by a letter from the relevant local authority children's services department and/or relevant documents; 2. Siblings — Children with a brother or sister who will be in attendance at the School at the time of enrolment of the new pupil. A sibling is defined as a brother or sister, half-brother or sister, step brother or sister, foster-brother or sister or adopted brother or sister whose main residence is the same address as the child for whom the application is being made. In the case of in-year admissions, eligibility for sibling priority will apply at the time of an offer; 3. Medical - Pupils with serious medical reasons for needing to attend the School — Places may then be offered to children whose parents are able to provide medical evidence, from a registered health professional, that entry to Kenley Primary School rather than any other school or school is essential. This evidence should be sent with an accompanying letter from the parent which provides the child's name, address and date of birth to: Admissions, Kenley Primary School 20 New Barn Ln, Kenley, Whyteleafe CR3 0EX. It is important that the medical evidence outlines why Kenley Primary School is the only school or school that can meet your child's needs; this evidence must, other than in exceptional circumstances, be from a GP or Consultant. It will be reviewed carefully by an appointed Trust panel, with a decision on whether to accept the medical need notified in writing, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event that the number of applications for places exceeds the number of places available, after application of the admissions criteria, distance will be used to decide between applications. Where distance is the same for two or more applications the authority will use random allocation, which will be independently verified.
What is the largest ethnic background at Kenley Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 44.8% of pupils at Kenley Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

League tables in Croydon Compare Croydon schools Best primary schools in Croydon Croydon hub All Croydon schools Schools on map Admissions checker Catchment areas guide What to ask on a visit

Same phase, ranked by distance and how closely they match.

Explore nearby

See every school within walking distance, ranked by distance and inspection grade.

Connected nurseries & schools

On-site nursery & childcare

Separately-registered childcare operating at this school's site, each with its own Ofsted record.

Kenley Kindergarten

Nursery

Expected standard

Holiplay Kenley Primary School

Wraparound club

Links are derived from Ofsted registration addresses and published admission arrangements. Always confirm current arrangements with the school.

Interested in this school?Register interest and we'll pass your details on if it joins School Atlas.Register interest

This school hasn't claimed its profile yet, so it can't receive enquiries here. Leave your details and we'll pass them on if the school joins School Atlas.

Nearby schools within 5 km

How far did offers reach?

5.58miles

was the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Kenley Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at Kenley Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked-after and previously looked-after children — Looked-after children are defined as children in public care at the date on which the application is made; previously looked-after children are children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order, immediately after being looked-after; this includes those children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. If an application is made under the looked-after criterion, it must be supported by a letter from the relevant local authority children's services department and/or relevant documents.
2Siblings — Children with a brother or sister who will be in attendance at the School at the time of enrolment of the new pupil. A sibling is defined as a brother or sister, half-brother or sister, step brother or sister, foster-brother or sister or adopted brother or sister whose main residence is the same address as the child for whom the application is being made. In the case of in-year admissions, eligibility for sibling priority will apply at the time of an offer.
3Medical - Pupils with serious medical reasons for needing to attend the School — Places may then be offered to children whose parents are able to provide medical evidence, from a registered health professional, that entry to Kenley Primary School rather than any other school or school is essential. This evidence should be sent with an accompanying letter from the parent which provides the child's name, address and date of birth to: Admissions, Kenley Primary School 20 New Barn Ln, Kenley, Whyteleafe CR3 0EX. It is important that the medical evidence outlines why Kenley Primary School is the only school or school that can meet your child's needs; this evidence must, other than in exceptional circumstances, be from a GP or Consultant. It will be reviewed carefully by an appointed Trust panel, with a decision on whether to accept the medical need notified in writing.
4Distance — Priority will be given to pupils living nearest to the School as measured in a straight line. "Home" is defined as the address where the child normally resides Monday to Friday as their only or principal residence. The distance will be measured in a straight line from the child's home address to the designated entrance of the School using a computerised measuring system (GIS) and geographical reference points as provided by the National Land and Property Gazetteer. Those living closer to the School will receive higher priority. If a child lives in a shared property such as flats, the geographical references will determine the start point within the property boundaries to be used for distance calculation purposes.

Twins/triplets or other multiple births for admission into an infant class: if there is only one place available at the School, legislation allows admission of all siblings from a multiple birth.

Kenley Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Kenley Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Kenley Primary School's overall effectiveness as Requires improvement at its inspection in June 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Kenley Primary School?: Kenley Primary School has 143 pupils on roll.
What ages does Kenley Primary School take?: Kenley Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Kenley Primary School located?: Kenley Primary School is located in Whyteleafe, CR3 0EX, Croydon.
How do I apply to Kenley Primary School?: Kenley Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How far from Kenley Primary School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Kenley Primary School for 2026-27 (Reception) was 5.58 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at Kenley Primary School?: When Kenley Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked-after and previously looked-after children — Looked-after children are defined as children in public care at the date on which the application is made; previously looked-after children are children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order, immediately after being looked-after; this includes those children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. If an application is made under the looked-after criterion, it must be supported by a letter from the relevant local authority children's services department and/or relevant documents; 2. Siblings — Children with a brother or sister who will be in attendance at the School at the time of enrolment of the new pupil. A sibling is defined as a brother or sister, half-brother or sister, step brother or sister, foster-brother or sister or adopted brother or sister whose main residence is the same address as the child for whom the application is being made. In the case of in-year admissions, eligibility for sibling priority will apply at the time of an offer; 3. Medical - Pupils with serious medical reasons for needing to attend the School — Places may then be offered to children whose parents are able to provide medical evidence, from a registered health professional, that entry to Kenley Primary School rather than any other school or school is essential. This evidence should be sent with an accompanying letter from the parent which provides the child's name, address and date of birth to: Admissions, Kenley Primary School 20 New Barn Ln, Kenley, Whyteleafe CR3 0EX. It is important that the medical evidence outlines why Kenley Primary School is the only school or school that can meet your child's needs; this evidence must, other than in exceptional circumstances, be from a GP or Consultant. It will be reviewed carefully by an appointed Trust panel, with a decision on whether to accept the medical need notified in writing, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event that the number of applications for places exceeds the number of places available, after application of the admissions criteria, distance will be used to decide between applications. Where distance is the same for two or more applications the authority will use random allocation, which will be independently verified.
What is the largest ethnic background at Kenley Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 44.8% of pupils at Kenley Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

League tables in Croydon Compare Croydon schools Best primary schools in Croydon Croydon hub All Croydon schools Schools on map Admissions checker Catchment areas guide What to ask on a visit

Same phase, ranked by distance and how closely they match.

Explore nearby

See every school within walking distance, ranked by distance and inspection grade.

Connected nurseries & schools

On-site nursery & childcare

Separately-registered childcare operating at this school's site, each with its own Ofsted record.

Kenley Kindergarten

Nursery

Expected standard

Holiplay Kenley Primary School

Wraparound club

Links are derived from Ofsted registration addresses and published admission arrangements. Always confirm current arrangements with the school.

Interested in this school?Register interest and we'll pass your details on if it joins School Atlas.Register interest

This school hasn't claimed its profile yet, so it can't receive enquiries here. Leave your details and we'll pass them on if the school joins School Atlas.

Kenley Primary School

How far did offers reach?

How places are decided at Kenley Primary School

Kenley Primary School: key facts

Similar schools nearby

Explore nearby

Kenley Primary School

Connected nurseries & schools

On-site nursery & childcare

Nearby schools within 5 km

How far did offers reach?

How places are decided at Kenley Primary School

Kenley Primary School: key facts

Similar schools nearby

Explore nearby

Connected nurseries & schools

On-site nursery & childcare

Nearby schools within 5 km