Applegarth Academy
Applegarth Academy is a primary school in Croydon for ages 3 to 11.
Daily practice for Applegarth Academy pupils
Daily maths and English that follow the national curriculum for your child's year. Start with a free five-minute class.
At a glance
- Type
- Academy (sponsored)
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 396
- Who it's for
- Boys and girls
- Address
- Bygrove Fieldway, Croydon, CR0 9DL
- Phone
- 01689 841528
The school's websiteResults and performanceFull register entryMap
The school
- The school's values are Passion, Urgency, Positivity, Aspiration and Commitment.
- Working together we will achieve is the belief that founds everything the academy does.
- Applegarth Academy places the children at the heart of everything it does, with decisions that have a positive impact on children's lives.
Source: Applegarth Academy website; Applegarth Academy website; Applegarth Academy website. Checked 11 November 2026.
How it teaches
- The school's curriculum is built around the drivers of collaboration, communication and standing out from the crowd.
Source: Applegarth Academy website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Music, sport and trips
- The breakfast club offers a range of art, sporting activities and games.
Source: Applegarth Academy website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Admissions
- The published admission number is 60 for the school.
- The ELP is suitable for children with a severe receptive and/or expressive Developmental Language Disorder and difficulties with learning as a result.
- All admissions are processed by Croydon Local Authority through a clear admissions procedure.
- Children are considered for an ELP place only if the Educational Psychologist and Speech and Language Therapist jointly agree that they meet the criteria.
Source: Applegarth Academy website; Applegarth Academy website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Nursery
- The nursery offers morning sessions from 8:45 to 11:45 am, afternoon sessions from 12:15 to 3:15 pm, or full time from 8:45 am to 3:15 pm.
Source: Applegarth Academy website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Visiting
- Parents can visit the school by contacting the school office to book a visit.
- Parents can register interest in attending one of the Open Events by emailing the office team.
Source: Applegarth Academy website; Applegarth Academy website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Grammar schools within 15 miles
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- St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar SchoolBoys, Orpington, 6 miles. St Olave's Selective Entrance Test
- Sutton Grammar SchoolBoys, Sutton, 7 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
- Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar SchoolSidcup, 8 miles. Bexley Selection Test
- Nonsuch High School for GirlsGirls, Sutton, 9 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
- Bexley Grammar SchoolWelling, 9 miles. Bexley Selection Test
- Townley Grammar SchoolGirls, Bexleyheath, 10 miles. Bexley Selection Test
- Beths Grammar SchoolBoys, Bexley, 10 miles. Bexley Selection Test
- Wilmington Grammar School for BoysBoys, Dartford, 11 miles. Kent Test
School details: Get Information about Schools, Department for Education, URN 139393. Checked 9 November 2026.
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Daily challenges that keep pace with your child's school year
For Years 1 to 6, with a weekly view of what they have mastered and an 11+ track when you're ready.