What did Ofsted judge South Norwood Primary's overall effectiveness to be?

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

How many pupils attend South Norwood Primary?

South Norwood Primary has 356 pupils on roll.

What ages does South Norwood Primary take?

South Norwood Primary admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is South Norwood Primary located?

South Norwood Primary is located in London, SE25 5QP, Croydon.

How do I apply to South Norwood Primary?

South Norwood Primary 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 South Norwood Primary were places offered?

The furthest place offered at South Norwood Primary for 2026-27 (Reception) was 11.59 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 South Norwood Primary?

When South Norwood Primary has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. LAC and previously LAC — Looked after children and previously looked after children, including those who have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Children with siblings currently at the school — Sibling means any brother or sister related by blood or marriage and any fostered or adopted siblings who are currently enrolled at the school; 3. Children of staff who work for the trust — Priority to children for whom staff members have parental responsibility, where the staff member has been employed by the trust for two or more years at the time of application, and/or has been recruited to fill a vacant post where there is a demonstrable skill shortage. Trustees of the school are included in the staff criteria, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where two applications cannot otherwise be separated, the place is allocated to the pupil who lives closest to school; the measuring point within the school grounds is the door of the school reception.

What is the largest ethnic background at South Norwood Primary?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 21.1% of pupils at South Norwood Primary are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

South Norwood Primary: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

How far did offers reach?

11.59miles

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 South Norwood Primary, year by year →

How places are decided at South Norwood Primary

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.

1LAC and previously LAC — Looked after children and previously looked after children, including those who have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Children with siblings currently at the school — Sibling means any brother or sister related by blood or marriage and any fostered or adopted siblings who are currently enrolled at the school.
3Children of staff who work for the trust — Priority to children for whom staff members have parental responsibility, where the staff member has been employed by the trust for two or more years at the time of application, and/or has been recruited to fill a vacant post where there is a demonstrable skill shortage. Trustees of the school are included in the staff criteria.
4Children eligible for pupil premium where they are in a nursery class attached to the school — Nursery class attached to the school either by location or management.

If two applications tie: Where two applications cannot otherwise be separated, the place is allocated to the pupil who lives closest to school; the measuring point within the school grounds is the door of the school reception.

Trust board is the admission authority. All pupils who have named the school in their EHC plan will be admitted. The 2027-28 list has no standalone distance criterion - distance operates as the tie-breaker.

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.

South Norwood Primary: key facts

What did Ofsted judge South Norwood Primary's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged South Norwood Primary's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in January 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend South Norwood Primary?: South Norwood Primary has 356 pupils on roll.
What ages does South Norwood Primary take?: South Norwood Primary admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is South Norwood Primary located?: South Norwood Primary is located in London, SE25 5QP, Croydon.
How do I apply to South Norwood Primary?: South Norwood Primary 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 South Norwood Primary were places offered?: The furthest place offered at South Norwood Primary for 2026-27 (Reception) was 11.59 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 South Norwood Primary?: When South Norwood Primary has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. LAC and previously LAC — Looked after children and previously looked after children, including those who have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Children with siblings currently at the school — Sibling means any brother or sister related by blood or marriage and any fostered or adopted siblings who are currently enrolled at the school; 3. Children of staff who work for the trust — Priority to children for whom staff members have parental responsibility, where the staff member has been employed by the trust for two or more years at the time of application, and/or has been recruited to fill a vacant post where there is a demonstrable skill shortage. Trustees of the school are included in the staff criteria, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where two applications cannot otherwise be separated, the place is allocated to the pupil who lives closest to school; the measuring point within the school grounds is the door of the school reception.
What is the largest ethnic background at South Norwood Primary?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 21.1% of pupils at South Norwood Primary are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

11.59miles

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 South Norwood Primary, year by year →

How places are decided at South Norwood Primary

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.

1LAC and previously LAC — Looked after children and previously looked after children, including those who have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Children with siblings currently at the school — Sibling means any brother or sister related by blood or marriage and any fostered or adopted siblings who are currently enrolled at the school.
3Children of staff who work for the trust — Priority to children for whom staff members have parental responsibility, where the staff member has been employed by the trust for two or more years at the time of application, and/or has been recruited to fill a vacant post where there is a demonstrable skill shortage. Trustees of the school are included in the staff criteria.
4Children eligible for pupil premium where they are in a nursery class attached to the school — Nursery class attached to the school either by location or management.

South Norwood Primary: key facts

What did Ofsted judge South Norwood Primary's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged South Norwood Primary's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in January 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend South Norwood Primary?: South Norwood Primary has 356 pupils on roll.
What ages does South Norwood Primary take?: South Norwood Primary admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is South Norwood Primary located?: South Norwood Primary is located in London, SE25 5QP, Croydon.
How do I apply to South Norwood Primary?: South Norwood Primary 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 South Norwood Primary were places offered?: The furthest place offered at South Norwood Primary for 2026-27 (Reception) was 11.59 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 South Norwood Primary?: When South Norwood Primary has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. LAC and previously LAC — Looked after children and previously looked after children, including those who have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Children with siblings currently at the school — Sibling means any brother or sister related by blood or marriage and any fostered or adopted siblings who are currently enrolled at the school; 3. Children of staff who work for the trust — Priority to children for whom staff members have parental responsibility, where the staff member has been employed by the trust for two or more years at the time of application, and/or has been recruited to fill a vacant post where there is a demonstrable skill shortage. Trustees of the school are included in the staff criteria, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where two applications cannot otherwise be separated, the place is allocated to the pupil who lives closest to school; the measuring point within the school grounds is the door of the school reception.
What is the largest ethnic background at South Norwood Primary?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 21.1% of pupils at South Norwood Primary are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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