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Croydon, Croydon
Ark Oval Primary Academy
Ark Oval Primary Academy is a academy sponsor led in Croydon, Croydon. The school has 601 pupils on roll.
Academy sponsor led Primary Ages 4–11 601 PupilsURN 137114
Ofsted Report
Inspected June 2025
Quality of EducationGood
Behaviour and AttitudesGood
Personal DevelopmentGood
Leadership and ManagementGood
Early Years ProvisionGood
Safeguarding✓ Effective
View Report →Key Indicators
How this school compares to national averages
Nat. avg: 60%
66%↑ +6pp
KS2 RWM Expected
Nat. avg: 73%
81%↑ +8pp
Reading Expected
Nat. avg: 73%
71%↓ -2pp
Maths Expected
Nat. avg: 72%
72%
Writing Expected
Nat. avg: 94.5%
94.3%↓ 0pp
Attendance Rate
Nat. avg: 20.4
24.8↓ -4pp
Pupil : Teacher
Nat. avg: 23.8%
32.8%↑ +9pp
Free School Meals
601 / 630
95%
Capacity
About
School overview
Ark Oval Primary Academy is a academy sponsor led in Croydon, Croydon. The school has 601 pupils on roll.
School Details
Headteacher
Pavan Chandhoke
Age Range
4 — 11
School Hours
08:15 – 16:00
Telephone
02086883000
Website
Address
Croydon, CR0 6BA
Local Authority
Croydon
The School Day
08:15
School Day Begins
Registration and morning activities
16:00
School Day Ends
Dismissal
Enrichment & Awards
Clubs & Activities · 13 available
Archery
Art
Coding
Computing
Cooking
Dance
Drama
Football
Gymnastics
Judo
Lego
Music
Reading
Awards & Accreditations
UNICEF Rights Respecting Schools
Child rights & school values
Eco Schools
Environmental sustainability
Uniform & PE Kit
School Uniform
Blazer
Cardigan
Coat
Gingham Dress
Hat
Jumper
Skirt
Socks
Tie
Tights
Trousers
Colours
Black
Grey
Maroon
Red
White
PE Kit
Pe Bag
Pe Kit
Plimsolls
Shorts
T-Shirt
Tracksuit
Trainers