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Benson Primary and Nursery School

Overview

Head teacher: Ms Evelyn J Armstrong Address: West Way, Croydon, CR0 8RQ Telephone: 020 87771572 Number of pupils: 471 Age range: 3-11 years Funding type: Local Authority Maintained Gender: Mixed gender Religious affiliation: Does not apply Type of school: Local Authority Maintained, special school, community school Help Local Authority website: Croydon Council

Performance scores

Information on exam results, spend per pupil and ofsted reports can be found on the Department for Education website. Updated performance table information is published every January. Follow the links in the table below for more detailed information for 2011.
Year Overall Ofsted grade Help Key stage 2 achievement Help
2011 Latest Ofsted grade:
3 - Satisfactory
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2010 n/a
2009 76%
2008 67%
2007 n/a

National average

Ofsted overall effectiveness

13%
43%
37%
8%

Key stage 2 achievement

73%

Local average

Ofsted overall effectiveness

22%
27%
38%
14%

Key stage 2 achievement

74%

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Local authority details

Local Authority: Croydon LA Code: 306 Address: London Borough of Croydon, Taberner House, Park Lane, Croydon CR9 1TP Contact: David Wechsler Telephone: 020 8686 4433 Website: www.croydon.gov.uk

ICT Award

An award scheme recognising UK schools who have shown a high commitment to using technology education.

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Latest key stage 2 achievement

Percentage of pupils at Key Stage 2 achieving Level 4 or above in both English and Mathematics.

Latest AS or equivalent achievement


  • Average point score per student
  • Number of students aged 16-18

GCSE or equivalent achievement

Percentage of pupils at the end of Key Stage 4 achieving Level 2 including English and Mathematics.

Latest Overall Ofsted grade

Inspectors form a judgement on a school's overall effectiveness based on the findings from their inspection of the school.

The following judgements, in particular, influence what the overall effectiveness judgement will be.

  • The school's capacity for sustained improvement
  • Outcomes for individuals and groups of pupils
  • The quality of teaching
  • The extent to which the curriculum meets pupils' needs
  • Including, where relevant, through partnerships
  • The effectiveness of care, guidance and support

Latest Overall Ofsted grade

Inspectors form a judgement on a school's overall effectiveness based on the findings from their inspection of the school.

The following judgements, in particular, influence what the overall effectiveness judgement will be.

  • The school's capacity for sustained improvement
  • Outcomes for individuals and groups of pupils
  • The quality of teaching
  • The extent to which the curriculum meets pupils' needs
  • Including, where relevant, through partnerships
  • The effectiveness of care, guidance and support

Here we show the percentages of schools in each overall effectiveness category for both the local authority area and England as a whole.

Contextual value added (CVA) scores

These scores show the progress a school has helped its students make from the end of one key stage to another. Along with test and examination results, they give a fair guide to the performance of a school.

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School types

Community school
Community schools are run by local authorities, who employ the staff, own the land and buildings, and are responsible for admitting pupils. Community schools make strong links with their local community, offering their facilities and providing services like childcare and adult learning classes.

Special Needs provision

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Nursery Provision

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Primary Provision

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Secondary Specialism

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