Elmwood Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Lodge Road Lodge Road Croydon Surrey CR0 2PL |
| Reference Number | 101721 |
Elmwood Infant School continues to perform well and remains a good school, as evidenced by the positive attitudes of pupils who feel happy and safe within a nurturing community. The school has strong leadership that prioritizes high standards in teaching and learning, particularly in reading and mathematics, ensuring that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), are supported effectively. However, there are some challenges, such as ensuring consistency in curriculum delivery and fully addressing pupil misconceptions during assessments, which the school aims to improve. This inspection marks the school's first routine evaluation since the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting its commitment to maintaining educational quality under changing circumstances.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 380 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 56.05%
Girls: 43.95% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 30.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 82.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 65 | 43 | 108 |
| 2 | 63 | 57 | 120 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Indian | 17.4% |
| African | 16.1% |
| Pakistani | 15.3% |
| Asian, Other | 12.9% |
| White, Other | 8.2% |
| Caribbean | 6.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.1% |
| White, British | 1.8% |
| Unclassified | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 0.8% |
| White & Asian | 0.8% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 16 Jul 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 16 Jul 2024 | School inspection |
| 10 Jul 2018 | Short inspection |
| 11 Sep 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 23 Mar 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Nov 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel valued and part of a diverse community.
- Strong emphasis on reading and high-quality phonics sessions.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND in English and mathematics.
- Engaging curriculum with a focus on personal development.
- Well-established relationships between staff and pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum intent not fully realized in some subjects.
- Inconsistencies in linking lesson activities to intended learning.
- Checks on pupil understanding not robust enough to identify misconceptions.
- Reading support for weaker readers sometimes lacks focus on fluency.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 61 | 5 |
| Third Preference | 54 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Elmwood Junior School
Lodge Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 2PL |
0 miles |
|
Chestnut Park Primary School
49 St James Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 2UR |
0.15 miles |
|
Ecclesbourne Primary School
Attlee Close, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 7FA |
0.42 miles |
|
Harris Primary Academy Croydon
Thomson Crescent, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 3JT |
0.6 miles |
|
St. Mary's Catholic Junior School
Sydenham Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 2EW |
0.62 miles |
|
Al-Khair School Preparatory School
36 Pitlake, Croydon, CR0 3RA |
0.63 miles |
|
Broadmead Primary School
366 Sydenham Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 2EA |
0.64 miles |
|
The Crescent Primary School
The Crescent, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 2HN |
0.65 miles |
|
St Mary's Catholic Infant School
Bedford Park, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 2AQ |
0.65 miles |
|
West Thornton Primary School
Rosecourt Road, Croydon, CR0 3BS |
0.7 miles |
|
Paxton Academy Sports And Science
843 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6AW |
0.7 miles |
|
Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre
23 Dagnall Park, London, SE25 5PL |
0.73 miles |
|
Thornton Heath Nursery School
51 Pridham Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8RS |
0.87 miles |
|
Ark Oval Primary Academy
98 Cherry Orchard Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 6BA |
0.9 miles |
|
Whitehorse Manor Infant School
Whitehorse Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 8SB |
0.92 miles |
|
Whitehorse Manor Junior School
Whitehorse Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 8SB |
0.92 miles |
|
Gonville Academy
Gonville Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 6DL |
0.94 miles |
|
Winterbourne Junior Girls' School
Winterbourne Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 7QT |
0.99 miles |
|
Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School
Winterbourne Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 7QT |
0.99 miles |
|
Winterbourne Boys' Academy
Winterbourne Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 7QT |
0.99 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Arise Academy
Cornerstones, 14 Willis Road, Croydon, CR0 2XX |
0.3 miles |
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Harris Invictus Academy Croydon
88 London Road, Croydon, CR0 2TB |
0.41 miles |
|
St Mary's Catholic High School
Woburn Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR9 2EE |
0.51 miles |
|
Bensham Manor School
Ecclesbourne Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 7BN |
0.62 miles |
|
Supreme Education AP
CSEP, 32-34 Sydenham Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 2EF |
0.64 miles |
|
BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology
60 The Crescent, Selhurst, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 2HN |
0.66 miles |
|
Aya College (Educational Provision)
Holly Lodge, 16 Edith Road, London, London, SE25 5PQ |
0.76 miles |
|
Al-Khair School
109-117 Cherry Orchard Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 6BE |
0.86 miles |
|
Al-Khair Secondary Girls
109-117 Cherry Orchard, Surrey, CR0 6BE |
0.87 miles |
|
Serenity School, Old Palace Croydon
Old Palace School, Old Palace Road, CROYDON, CR0 1AX |
0.93 miles |
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Croydon College
Fairfield Campus, College Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR9 1DX |
0.97 miles |
|
Ark Blake Academy
6 Morland Road, Croydon, CR0 6NA |
1.01 miles |
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The Write Time
Warrington Road, Opposite Ludford Close, Croydon, London, CR0 4BH |
1.1 miles |
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Chaffinch Brook School
32 Morland Road, Croydon, CR0 6NA |
1.11 miles |
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The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy
Mitcham Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR9 3AS |
1.12 miles |
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Beckmead College
Tennison Road, London, SE25 5RR |
1.3 miles |
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Bright Minds Creative Academy
106-108 Park Lane, Croydon, CR0 1JB |
1.32 miles |
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Croydon Metropolitan College
30-32 South End, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 1DN |
1.4 miles |
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Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form
11 Oliver Grove, London, SE25 6EJ |
1.47 miles |
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Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School
Selborne Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 5JQ |
1.55 miles |