Applegarth Academy — Primary School in Croydon

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Applegarth Academy

Croydon, CR0 9DL

422 Pupils

481 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

47.90% FSM %

204 Boys

218 Girls

About Applegarth Academy

Applegarth Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 3–11 based in Croydon, London. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 422 pupils on roll. School capacity: 481. Current headteacher: Cherene Joseph.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Croydon or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy sponsor led
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Croydon
Region	London
Administrative District	Croydon
Parliamentary Constituency	Croydon East
Ward	New Addington North
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	STEP ACADEMY TRUST
Opened	01-04-2013
UKPRN	10040772
URN	139393
Data Last Updated	20-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (5)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Ola Yerokun	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/09/2027	10/12/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Holly Cahalin	Local Governor	16/07/2025	15/07/2030	Elected by school staff
Danielle Humphris	Local Governor	27/04/2025	26/04/2030	Elected by parents
Cherene Joseph	Local Governor	01/09/2023	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Eileen Riley	Local Governor	11/12/2024	10/12/2029	Appointed by GB/board