Purley Oaks Primary School Catchment Area
Purley Oaks Primary School is a community primary school in South Croydon, Croydon , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 651 pupils, and a capacity of 660 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3–11
Age range
651
Pupils
660
Capacity
99%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2019
Purley Oaks Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Purley Oaks Primary School is set by Croydon and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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 →Purley Oaks Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Bynes Road, South Croydon, CR2 0PR
- Local authority
- Croydon
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 32% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 101733
Other Primary Schools in South Croydon
If Purley Oaks Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in South Croydon are the next closest alternatives.
Gresham Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CR2 9EA
Greenvale Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CR2 8PR
Selsdon Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
Foundation school · CR2 8LQ
Ridgeway Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CR2 0EQ
Atwood Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · CR2 9EE
St Peter's Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · CR2 7AR
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Frequently Asked Questions — Purley Oaks Primary School
Is Purley Oaks Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Purley Oaks Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 660 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Purley Oaks Primary School? ▾
Admission to Purley Oaks 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 Purley Oaks Primary School cover? ▾
Purley Oaks Primary School is a primary school in South Croydon, Croydon, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Purley Oaks Primary School? ▾
Purley Oaks Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.