The Croft Primary School

StatePrimary

InspectedPrimaryAges 4–11418 pupils

Marlborough Lane, SN3 1RAWebsite01793430084

Inspected418 pupilsAges 4–11

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Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Inspected Oct 2024

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Ages4 - 11

Pupils418

Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Ages4 - 11

Pupils418

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

418 / 420 (100%)

Head Teacher

Mrs Elaine Murphy

At a Glance

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 63%

AdmissionsIn demand

1.0x oversubscribed (2025-26)

100%

Would recommend

Avg 89%

3.7%

Absence rate

Avg 6.4%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

3.7%vs 6.4% avg

Would recommend

100%vs 89% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate3.7%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence6.0%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.2%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support14.6%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans2.9%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Specific Learning Difficulty29 pupils (40%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health18 pupils (25%)

Speech, Language & Communication14 pupils (19%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder3 pupils (4%)

Not Assessed3 pupils (4%)

Physical Disability2 pupils (3%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty1 pupils (1%)

Multisensory Impairment1 pupils (1%)

Other1 pupils (1%)

Severe Learning Difficulty1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)17

Teaching assistants (FTE)10

Support staff (FTE)16

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils418

Free school meals5.3%

English as additional language19.4%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British64.6%

Indian12.7%

White Other7.4%

Mixed White & Asian2.9%

Mixed White & Caribbean2.2%

Other1.7%

Mixed Other1.7%

Pakistani1.7%

Black African1.4%

Unclassified1.0%

Asian Other0.7%

Bangladeshi0.7%

Mixed White & African0.7%

Black Other0.5%

Chinese0.2%

2024-25

Parent View

100.0%

of parents would recommend

106 responses

Informed★100.0%

Happy child90.0%

Well taught90.0%

Good progress90.0%

Safe90.0%

Good behaviour90.0%

Well led90.0%

Well looked after50.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠10.0%

2024-25

Trust Performance

The White Horse Federation

KS4

Attainment 843.7

Progress 8-0.11

EBacc entry21.0%

2023-24

Spending Per Pupil

£4,689

total expenditure per pupil

£-2,711 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,418

Support staff£1,024

Premises£188

Energy£76

Learning resources£273

Income per pupil£5,601

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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