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OpenPrimaryURN 137114

Ark Oval Primary Academy

Academy sponsor led · Croydon · CR0 6BA

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 4–11

Pupils

593

Local authority

Croydon

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy sponsor led (primary), Ages 4–11, in Croydon, Croydon, 593 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 34.4%.

Open schools in Croydon
63
Primary schools in Croydon
38
Academies among open schools in Croydon
65% (41)
Open schools in CR0
58
Primary in CR0
37
Open schools in Croydon LA
155
Primary in Croydon LA
87

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in CroydonNear CR0

Overview

School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Age range
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
137114

Location

Address
98 Cherry Orchard Road
Postcode
CR0 6BA
Town
Croydon
County
Surrey
Local authority
Croydon

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
593
Boys / girls
307 / 286
School capacity
630
Capacity fill
593 / 630 (94%)
Free school meals
34.4%
FSM pupils
204
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
None
Governance
Academy trust: ARK SCHOOLS
Academy trust
ARK SCHOOLS

Contact

Telephone
02086883000
Website
www.arkovalprimary.org

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