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Chestnut Park Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Chestnut Park Primary School is a academy sponsor led primary school in Croydon , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 599 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

599

Pupils

630

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2018

Chestnut Park Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Chestnut Park Primary School 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.

Operating near capacity: 95% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

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Chestnut Park Primary School — School Information

Full address
49 St James Road, Croydon, CR0 2UR
Local authority
Croydon
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
31.7% of pupils
DfE URN
140434

Other Primary Schools in Croydon

If Chestnut Park Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Croydon are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Chestnut Park Primary School

Is Chestnut Park Primary School oversubscribed?

Chestnut Park Primary School 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 Chestnut Park Primary School?

Admission to Chestnut Park Primary School 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 Chestnut Park Primary School cover?

Chestnut Park Primary School 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 Chestnut Park Primary School?

Chestnut Park Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.