Open State Primary Mixed

Purley Oaks Primary School

Bynes Road, South Croydon, CR2 0PR
651 Pupils
660 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
32.00% FSM %
344 Boys
307 Girls
About Purley Oaks Primary School

Purley Oaks Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 3–11 based in Croydon, London. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 651 pupils on roll. School capacity: 660. Current headteacher: Richard Griffin.

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 Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Croydon
Region London
Administrative District Croydon
Parliamentary Constituency Croydon South
Ward South Croydon
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
UKPRN 10071269
URN 101733
Data Last Updated 30-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Jan Kennard Chair of Governors 05/09/2024 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Janice Kennard Chair of Governors 25/04/2024 24/04/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mark Crawley Governor 02/02/2022 18/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Daniel Handley Governor 24/10/2025 23/10/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Ryan Mullings Governor 24/10/2025 02/11/2029 Elected by school staff
Georgia Nicholl Governor 17/10/2024 16/10/2028 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Chike Nnalue Governor 18/10/2024 17/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Verity Penn Governor 18/10/2023 15/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Ann Peters Governor 01/12/2022 01/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Farhan Sharif Governor 19/10/2023 18/07/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Toni Steventon Governor 18/09/2025 17/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Elliot Stratton Governor 13/07/2023 12/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Purley Oaks Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in South Croydon, Croydon.
Purley Oaks Primary School has 651 pupils, with a capacity of 660.
Purley Oaks Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Purley Oaks Primary School is Mr Richard Griffin.
Purley Oaks Primary School is at Bynes Road, South Croydon, CR2 0PR, in the Croydon local authority, London.
Sixth form at Purley Oaks Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Purley Oaks Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Richard Griffin
Bynes Road, South Croydon, CR2 0PR
Location
Quick Summary
URN 101733
Status Open
Ofsted
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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