Monks Orchard Primary School — Primary School in Croydon

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Monks Orchard Primary School

Croydon, CR0 7UF

201 Pupils

670 Capacity

2–11 Age Range

34.90% FSM %

111 Boys

90 Girls

About Monks Orchard Primary School

Monks Orchard Primary School is an Academies for pupils aged 2–11 based in Croydon, London. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 201 pupils on roll. School capacity: 670. Current headteacher: Debbie Shilling.

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 converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Croydon
Region	London
Administrative District	Croydon
Parliamentary Constituency	Croydon East
Ward	Shirley 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	FAIRCHILDES ACADEMY COMMUNITY TRUST
Opened	01-09-2018
UKPRN	10068447
URN	146225
Data Last Updated	17-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (6)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mayumi Brown	Local Governor	12/03/2024	11/03/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Fiona George	Local Governor	13/10/2021	13/10/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mark Henson	Local Governor	01/06/2021	01/06/2025	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mark Henson	Local Governor	01/06/2025	31/05/2029	Elected by parents
Fraser Logue	Local Governor	22/04/2024	21/04/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Deborah Shilling	Local Governor	27/01/2022	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal