David Livingstone Academy Catchment Area
David Livingstone Academy is a academy converter primary school in Thornton Heath, Croydon , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 196 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4–11
Age range
196
Pupils
210
Capacity
93%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2019
David Livingstone Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, David Livingstone 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 →David Livingstone Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Northwood Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8HX
- Local authority
- Croydon
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4–11 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 31.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137195
Other Primary Schools in Thornton Heath
If David Livingstone Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Thornton Heath are the next closest alternatives.
Beulah Junior School Catchment Area
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Winterbourne Junior Girls' School Catchment Area
Community school · CR7 7QT
Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School Catchment Area
Community school · CR7 7QT
Whitehorse Manor Infant School Catchment Area
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Whitehorse Manor Junior School Catchment Area
Academy converter · CR7 8SB
Ecclesbourne Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · CR7 7FA
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Frequently Asked Questions — David Livingstone Academy
Is David Livingstone Academy oversubscribed? ▾
David Livingstone Academy is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for David Livingstone Academy? ▾
Admission to David Livingstone 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 David Livingstone Academy cover? ▾
David Livingstone Academy is a primary school in Thornton Heath, 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 David Livingstone Academy? ▾
David Livingstone Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.