Open Free School Primary Hindu Mixed

Krishna Avanti Primary School

Southbridge Place, Croydon, CR0 4HA
Part of: AVANTI SCHOOLS TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Krishna Avanti Primary School
Croydon, CR0 4HA
202 Pupils
210 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
6.40% FSM %
103 Boys
99 Girls
About Krishna Avanti Primary School

Krishna Avanti Primary School is an Free Schools for pupils aged 4–11 based in Croydon, London. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Hindu character.

It has 202 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Bijal Pandya.

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 Free schools
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Croydon
Region London
Administrative District Croydon
Parliamentary Constituency Croydon West
Ward Waddon
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Hindu
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders Not applicable
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor AVANTI SCHOOLS TRUST
Opened 05-09-2016
UKPRN 10056977
URN 142861
Data Last Updated 28-11-2025
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Dipesh Dave Chair of Local Governing Body 09/01/2023 08/01/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Meera Bhatt Local Governor 02/01/2023 15/05/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Thachayani Gobinath Local Governor 24/07/2023 23/07/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Puja Luthra Local Governor 07/03/2025 06/03/2028 Elected by school staff
Mrs Bijal Pandya Local Governor 19/04/2021 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Anjana Patel Local Governor 08/11/2022 07/11/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Bhavika Perianen Local Governor 22/04/2024 21/04/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Hari Lakshmi Shetty Local Governor 22/11/2024 21/11/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Asish Soni Local Governor 10/03/2025 08/01/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Tanisha Thompson Local Governor 01/01/2023 31/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
The Minster Junior School
0.38 km • Croydon
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The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy
0.38 km • Croydon
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Howard Primary School
0.43 km • Croydon
Other
Saffron Valley Collegiate
0.44 km • Croydon
Other
Croydon Metropolitan College
0.44 km • Croydon
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The Write Time
0.54 km • London
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Frequently Asked Questions
Krishna Avanti Primary School is a Free schools (group: Free Schools) in Croydon, Croydon.
Krishna Avanti Primary School has 202 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Krishna Avanti Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The admissions policy at Krishna Avanti Primary School is: Non-selective.
Yes, Krishna Avanti Primary School has a Hindu religious character.
The Headteacher at Krishna Avanti Primary School is Mrs Bijal Pandya.
Krishna Avanti Primary School is at Southbridge Place, Croydon, CR0 4HA, in the Croydon local authority, London.
Sixth form at Krishna Avanti Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Krishna Avanti Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Bijal Pandya
Southbridge Place, Croydon, CR0 4HA
02083534253
avanti.org.uk/kapscroydon/
Location
CR0 4HA  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 142861
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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