Ark Oval Primary Academy
98 Cherry Orchard Road, Croydon, CR0 6BA
Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)
PrimaryAcademy sponsor ledMixedNone
About the school
“At Ark Oval, we believe that every child has the right to an exceptional education that inspires curiosity, builds confidence, and unlocks their full potential. Our school is a vibrant, diverse, and nurturing community where children feel safe, valued, and encouraged to achieve their very best.”
Established school - open since before 2011.
Ofsted
Ofsted: Not judgedLast inspected 20 July 2025
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour and attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership and managementGood
Safeguarding effectiveYes
“Not judged” means there's no overall grade: Ofsted stopped giving single-word grades in September 2024. The full report shows how the school did in each area.
Admissions
Admissions policy on record: Non-selective
This school is its own admissions authority, meaning it sets and applies its own admissions criteria (rather than the local council).
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- Number of pupils
- 601
- Multi-academy trust
- ARK SCHOOLS
- Phone
- 02086883000
- Website
- www.arkovalprimary.org