Six primary schools in Croydon have exceeded their capacity, part of a national trend where 16% of primary schools in England are at or above capacity according to the latest Department for Education data. Oasis Academy Ryelands is noted as the most overcrowded, with 442 enrolled against a capacity of 420. Other schools like St Aidan's Catholic Primary and Aerodrome Primary Academy are also noted to have overenrollment. Although concerning, overcrowding can indicate school popularity and results may lead schools to adapt by hiring more staff or modifying schedules to maintain quality education standards.
In Croydon, six primary schools are overcrowded, reflecting a broader trend in England where nearly 16% of primary schools exceed capacity due to increased enrollment.
Oasis Academy Ryelands is the most overcrowded with 442 pupils, putting it five percent over capacity, a situation echoed by several other primary schools.
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