How many pupils attend Keston Primary School?

Keston Primary School has 457 pupils on roll.

What ages does Keston Primary School take?

Keston Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Keston Primary School located?

Keston Primary School is located in Coulsdon, CR5 1HP, Croydon.

How do I apply to Keston Primary School?

Keston 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 close do you need to live to get into Keston Primary School?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Keston Primary School was 0.947 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Reception places decided at Keston Primary School?

When Keston Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked-after children, and previously looked-after children — Children in public care at the date on which the application is made, and children who were looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangement order or special guardianship order immediately after being looked after, including internationally adopted previously looked after children. 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 — Sibling means brother or sister, half, step, foster or adopted brother or sister whose main residence is at the same address as the child. Does not include siblings on the roll of the school's nursery class. Sibling priority applies from 1 August each year when the local authority opens waiting lists; 3. Exceptional Medical Needs: pupils with serious medical reasons for needing to attend Keston Primary School — For primary age pupils, a serious and continuing medical condition of a parent which would prevent them taking their child to school is also relevant. Supporting evidence must set out why this school is the most suitable and the difficulties that would be caused otherwise; medical reasons must be verified by a GP or consultant and declared at the time of application, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Distance is used to decide between applications after the admissions criteria are applied; where distance is the same for two or more applications, random allocation is used, independently verified. Distance is measured in a straight line using Croydon Council's GIS measuring tool.

What is the largest ethnic background at Keston Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 61.3% of pupils at Keston Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Keston Primary School: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

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0.947miles

was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Reception). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at Keston 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 children, and previously looked-after children — Children in public care at the date on which the application is made, and children who were looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangement order or special guardianship order immediately after being looked after, including internationally adopted previously looked after children. 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 — Sibling means brother or sister, half, step, foster or adopted brother or sister whose main residence is at the same address as the child. Does not include siblings on the roll of the school's nursery class. Sibling priority applies from 1 August each year when the local authority opens waiting lists.
3Exceptional Medical Needs: pupils with serious medical reasons for needing to attend Keston Primary School — For primary age pupils, a serious and continuing medical condition of a parent which would prevent them taking their child to school is also relevant. Supporting evidence must set out why this school is the most suitable and the difficulties that would be caused otherwise; medical reasons must be verified by a GP or consultant and declared at the time of application.
4Children of teaching staff at the school — Where the teaching member of staff has been directly employed by the school for two or more years at the time of the application, and/or the teaching member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
5Distance — Priority given to pupils living nearest to the school as measured in a straight line.

If two applications tie: Distance is used to decide between applications after the admissions criteria are applied; where distance is the same for two or more applications, random allocation is used, independently verified. Distance is measured in a straight line using Croydon Council's GIS measuring tool.

Admission policy for 2027/28 (V7, approved 8 December 2025). Part of PACE Academy Trust. Participates in the Pan-London Co-ordinated Admission Scheme. No supplementary information form required.

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.

Keston Primary School: key facts

How many pupils attend Keston Primary School?: Keston Primary School has 457 pupils on roll.
What ages does Keston Primary School take?: Keston Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Keston Primary School located?: Keston Primary School is located in Coulsdon, CR5 1HP, Croydon.
How do I apply to Keston Primary School?: Keston 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 close do you need to live to get into Keston Primary School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Keston Primary School was 0.947 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Keston Primary School?: When Keston Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked-after children, and previously looked-after children — Children in public care at the date on which the application is made, and children who were looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangement order or special guardianship order immediately after being looked after, including internationally adopted previously looked after children. 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 — Sibling means brother or sister, half, step, foster or adopted brother or sister whose main residence is at the same address as the child. Does not include siblings on the roll of the school's nursery class. Sibling priority applies from 1 August each year when the local authority opens waiting lists; 3. Exceptional Medical Needs: pupils with serious medical reasons for needing to attend Keston Primary School — For primary age pupils, a serious and continuing medical condition of a parent which would prevent them taking their child to school is also relevant. Supporting evidence must set out why this school is the most suitable and the difficulties that would be caused otherwise; medical reasons must be verified by a GP or consultant and declared at the time of application, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Distance is used to decide between applications after the admissions criteria are applied; where distance is the same for two or more applications, random allocation is used, independently verified. Distance is measured in a straight line using Croydon Council's GIS measuring tool.
What is the largest ethnic background at Keston Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 61.3% of pupils at Keston Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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

How places are decided at Keston 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 children, and previously looked-after children — Children in public care at the date on which the application is made, and children who were looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangement order or special guardianship order immediately after being looked after, including internationally adopted previously looked after children. 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 — Sibling means brother or sister, half, step, foster or adopted brother or sister whose main residence is at the same address as the child. Does not include siblings on the roll of the school's nursery class. Sibling priority applies from 1 August each year when the local authority opens waiting lists.
3Exceptional Medical Needs: pupils with serious medical reasons for needing to attend Keston Primary School — For primary age pupils, a serious and continuing medical condition of a parent which would prevent them taking their child to school is also relevant. Supporting evidence must set out why this school is the most suitable and the difficulties that would be caused otherwise; medical reasons must be verified by a GP or consultant and declared at the time of application.
4Children of teaching staff at the school — Where the teaching member of staff has been directly employed by the school for two or more years at the time of the application, and/or the teaching member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
5Distance — Priority given to pupils living nearest to the school as measured in a straight line.

Admission policy for 2027/28 (V7, approved 8 December 2025). Part of PACE Academy Trust. Participates in the Pan-London Co-ordinated Admission Scheme. No supplementary information form required.

Keston Primary School: key facts

How many pupils attend Keston Primary School?: Keston Primary School has 457 pupils on roll.
What ages does Keston Primary School take?: Keston Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Keston Primary School located?: Keston Primary School is located in Coulsdon, CR5 1HP, Croydon.
How do I apply to Keston Primary School?: Keston 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 close do you need to live to get into Keston Primary School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Keston Primary School was 0.947 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Keston Primary School?: When Keston Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked-after children, and previously looked-after children — Children in public care at the date on which the application is made, and children who were looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangement order or special guardianship order immediately after being looked after, including internationally adopted previously looked after children. 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 — Sibling means brother or sister, half, step, foster or adopted brother or sister whose main residence is at the same address as the child. Does not include siblings on the roll of the school's nursery class. Sibling priority applies from 1 August each year when the local authority opens waiting lists; 3. Exceptional Medical Needs: pupils with serious medical reasons for needing to attend Keston Primary School — For primary age pupils, a serious and continuing medical condition of a parent which would prevent them taking their child to school is also relevant. Supporting evidence must set out why this school is the most suitable and the difficulties that would be caused otherwise; medical reasons must be verified by a GP or consultant and declared at the time of application, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Distance is used to decide between applications after the admissions criteria are applied; where distance is the same for two or more applications, random allocation is used, independently verified. Distance is measured in a straight line using Croydon Council's GIS measuring tool.
What is the largest ethnic background at Keston Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 61.3% of pupils at Keston Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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