Smitham Primary School
#1019 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#6459 of 15,697 nationally
About Smitham Primary School
Smitham Primary School is a local authority primary located in Coulsdon, in the Croydon local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 654 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 57.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 1019th of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (74th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (43th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 654; capacity filled 99.1%.
There are 7 schools in Coulsdon; Smitham Primary School ranks 5th of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)62%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)12%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)14.5%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Smitham Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 654
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 14.5%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 99.1%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 62%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 12%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Smitham Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School
Coulsdon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
215 students · 202 m away
Chipstead Valley Primary School
Coulsdon · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
684 students · 1.2 km away
Woodcote Primary School
Coulsdon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
871 students · 1.2 km away
Oasis Academy Byron
Coulsdon · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
221 students · 1.3 km away
Woodcote High School
Coulsdon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,250 students · 1.3 km away
Coulsdon CofE Primary School
Old Coulsdon · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
181 students · 1.8 km away
Beaumont Primary School
Purley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
222 students · 1.9 km away
Woodmansterne Primary School
Banstead · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
432 students · 2.0 km away
New Valley Primary School
Purley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
191 students · 2.1 km away
Cumnor House School
Croydon · Independent primary · Ages 4–11
131 students · 2.3 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Broadford Primary School
Romford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
654 students
Horsenden Primary School
Greenford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
655 students
Lady Bankes Primary School
Ruislip · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
653 students
Hayes Park School
Hayes · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
655 students
Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School
Surbiton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
655 students
Manorfield Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
652 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Smitham Primary School a good school?
Smitham Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 57.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1019 of 1,720 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Smitham Primary School rank in London?
Smitham Primary School ranks #1019 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #6459 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Smitham Primary School?
Smitham Primary School had 654 students in 2025.
Is Smitham Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Smitham Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Smitham Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Smitham Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.