Ark Oval Primary Academy Catchment Area
Ark Oval Primary Academy is a academy sponsor led primary school in Croydon , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 601 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4–11
Age range
601
Pupils
630
Capacity
95%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2013
Ark Oval Primary Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Ark Oval Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Croydon. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Croydon before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Croydon catchment area documents →Ark Oval Primary Academy — School Information
- Full address
- 98 Cherry Orchard Road, Croydon, CR0 6BA
- Local authority
- Croydon
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4–11 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 32.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137114
Other Primary Schools in Croydon
If Ark Oval Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Croydon are the next closest alternatives.
Elmwood Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · CR0 2PL
Elmwood Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · CR0 2PL
Howard Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CR0 1DT
Forestdale Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CR0 9JE
Park Hill Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · CR0 5NS
St John's CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · CR0 5EL
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Frequently Asked Questions — Ark Oval Primary Academy
Is Ark Oval Primary Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Ark Oval Primary Academy is operating close to its capacity of 630 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Ark Oval Primary Academy? ▾
Admission to Ark Oval Primary Academy is managed by Croydon. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Ark Oval Primary Academy cover? ▾
Ark Oval Primary Academy is a primary school in Croydon, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Ark Oval Primary Academy? ▾
Ark Oval Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.