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St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy is an academy converter primary school in Thornton Heath, Croydon , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 275 pupils, and a capacity of 446 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

275

Pupils

446

Capacity

62%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2024

St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy?

The catchment area for St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy is the geographic zone Croydon uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Croydon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy is managed by Croydon and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

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 →

St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy: 446 places, 62% filled: places available

St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy has a published admission number of 446 places. 275 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 62%. At 62% full, the school currently has headroom below its 446 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 17.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Thornton Heath.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Croydon publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Croydon Council school admissions (official) →

St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
Springfield Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8DZ
Local authority
Croydon
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Greek Orthodox
Free school meals
17.5% of pupils
DfE URN
138335

Other Primary Schools in Thornton Heath

If St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Thornton Heath are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy

What is the catchment area for St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy?

The catchment area for St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy is the geographic zone Croydon uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Croydon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy oversubscribed?

St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy has a capacity of 446 places and currently has 275 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Croydon.

What is the admissions policy for St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy?

St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Croydon before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy cover?

St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy is a primary school in Thornton Heath, 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 St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy?

St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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