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

Ofsted judged Monks Orchard Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in January 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Monks Orchard Primary School?

Monks Orchard Primary School has 203 pupils on roll.

What ages does Monks Orchard Primary School take?

Monks Orchard Primary School admits pupils aged 2 to 11.

Where is Monks Orchard Primary School located?

Monks Orchard Primary School is located in Croydon, CR0 7UF, Croydon.

How do I apply to Monks Orchard Primary School?

Monks Orchard 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 Monks Orchard Primary School were places offered?

The furthest place offered at Monks Orchard Primary School for 2026-27 (Reception) was 3.55 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 Monks Orchard Primary School?

When Monks Orchard 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 — Looked-after children and previously looked-after children (see Note 1); 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; 3. Medical — Pupils with serious medical reasons needing to attend this school. For primary age children, their need to attend this school because of a parent’s serious and continuing medical condition may also be relevant. Supporting evidence should be set out on the medical form, verified by a GP or consultant, and both the completed medical form and supporting statement must be submitted with the application (see Note 3), and 2 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 school will use random allocation, which will be independently verified.

What is the largest ethnic background at Monks Orchard Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 26.6% of pupils at Monks Orchard Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Monks Orchard Primary School: Ofsted, Results & Catchment

How far did offers reach?

3.55miles

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 Monks Orchard Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at Monks Orchard 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 — Looked-after children and previously looked-after children (see Note 1).
2Siblings — Children with a brother or sister who will be in attendance at the school at the time of enrolment of the new pupil.
3Medical — Pupils with serious medical reasons needing to attend this school. For primary age children, their need to attend this school because of a parent’s serious and continuing medical condition may also be relevant. Supporting evidence should be set out on the medical form, verified by a GP or consultant, and both the completed medical form and supporting statement must be submitted with the application (see Note 3).
4Children of Staff Member — Children whose parent is a member of staff who has been employed by the Trust for two or more years at the time at which the admission application is made, and/or has been recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
5Distance — Priority will be given to pupils living nearest to the school as measured in a straight line (see Notes 5 and 6).

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 school will use random allocation, which will be independently verified.

After admitting children with an EHC Plan naming the school, the listed criteria are applied. School also has a nursery unit and an Enhanced Learning Provision (ELP) for children with ASD (25 places), allocated separately by Croydon's SEN Team, not counted within the mainstream PAN.

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.

Monks Orchard Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Monks Orchard Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Monks Orchard Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in January 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Monks Orchard Primary School?: Monks Orchard Primary School has 203 pupils on roll.
What ages does Monks Orchard Primary School take?: Monks Orchard Primary School admits pupils aged 2 to 11.
Where is Monks Orchard Primary School located?: Monks Orchard Primary School is located in Croydon, CR0 7UF, Croydon.
How do I apply to Monks Orchard Primary School?: Monks Orchard 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 Monks Orchard Primary School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Monks Orchard Primary School for 2026-27 (Reception) was 3.55 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 Monks Orchard Primary School?: When Monks Orchard 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 — Looked-after children and previously looked-after children (see Note 1); 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; 3. Medical — Pupils with serious medical reasons needing to attend this school. For primary age children, their need to attend this school because of a parent’s serious and continuing medical condition may also be relevant. Supporting evidence should be set out on the medical form, verified by a GP or consultant, and both the completed medical form and supporting statement must be submitted with the application (see Note 3), and 2 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 school will use random allocation, which will be independently verified.
What is the largest ethnic background at Monks Orchard Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 26.6% of pupils at Monks Orchard Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

3.55miles

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 Monks Orchard Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at Monks Orchard 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 — Looked-after children and previously looked-after children (see Note 1).
2Siblings — Children with a brother or sister who will be in attendance at the school at the time of enrolment of the new pupil.
3Medical — Pupils with serious medical reasons needing to attend this school. For primary age children, their need to attend this school because of a parent’s serious and continuing medical condition may also be relevant. Supporting evidence should be set out on the medical form, verified by a GP or consultant, and both the completed medical form and supporting statement must be submitted with the application (see Note 3).
4Children of Staff Member — Children whose parent is a member of staff who has been employed by the Trust for two or more years at the time at which the admission application is made, and/or has been recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
5Distance — Priority will be given to pupils living nearest to the school as measured in a straight line (see Notes 5 and 6).

Monks Orchard Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Monks Orchard Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Monks Orchard Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in January 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Monks Orchard Primary School?: Monks Orchard Primary School has 203 pupils on roll.
What ages does Monks Orchard Primary School take?: Monks Orchard Primary School admits pupils aged 2 to 11.
Where is Monks Orchard Primary School located?: Monks Orchard Primary School is located in Croydon, CR0 7UF, Croydon.
How do I apply to Monks Orchard Primary School?: Monks Orchard 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 Monks Orchard Primary School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Monks Orchard Primary School for 2026-27 (Reception) was 3.55 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 Monks Orchard Primary School?: When Monks Orchard 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 — Looked-after children and previously looked-after children (see Note 1); 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; 3. Medical — Pupils with serious medical reasons needing to attend this school. For primary age children, their need to attend this school because of a parent’s serious and continuing medical condition may also be relevant. Supporting evidence should be set out on the medical form, verified by a GP or consultant, and both the completed medical form and supporting statement must be submitted with the application (see Note 3), and 2 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 school will use random allocation, which will be independently verified.
What is the largest ethnic background at Monks Orchard Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 26.6% of pupils at Monks Orchard Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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