Robert Fitzroy Academy

Robert Fitzroy Academy is a primary school in Croydon for ages 4 to 11.

Daily practice for Robert Fitzroy Academy pupils

Daily maths and English that follow the national curriculum for your child's year. Start with a free five-minute class.

Full inspection, November 2023.

Overall effectiveness: Robert Fitzroy Academy continues to be a good school.
Safeguarding: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

Inspectors found pupils treat one another and the adults, with kindness and respect in a welcoming school.
Inspectors found that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are identified quickly and given carefully chosen support.

Our summary of Ofsted's report. Read the full reports on Ofsted's website. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

The school aims to nurture learners who are Resilient, Focused and Aspirational, with the whole child at the centre.
Maths lessons use whole class teaching in mixed attainment classes.
The school says it is a school for human flourishing, where pupil well-being, confidence and happiness provide the foundation for academic rigour.

The maths teaching approach is informed by the Effective Maths scheme.
The school is strongly committed to the arts and believes every child has the right to take part in creative and cultural experiences.

Breakfast Club runs Monday to Friday from 07:30am to 08:40am, exclusively for RFA pupils.
The school day runs from 8:40am and ends between 3:15pm (Reception and KS1) and 3:20pm (KS2).
Afterschool Club runs Monday to Friday afternoons from 15.00 until 18.15 during term time.

From Robert Fitzroy Academy's curriculum maps.

English: Exploring, interpreting and responding to a picture book. Writing a short narrative
Geography: Using and following maps, including of the local area

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School details: Get Information about Schools, Department for Education, URN 138502. Checked 9 November 2026.

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