The latest data from the Department of Education revealed that about 18 percent of all state schools in England had or more than their capacity in 2023/24.
Almost a quarter of the country’s secondary schools had capacity for or around capacity, while 16 percent of primary schools were in excessive capacity.
In Croydon, four of the 24 secondary schools have capacity.
According to the new data, Harris City Academy Crystal Palace is the most crowded in the listed schools.
It has space for 1,195 students, but currently 1,245 are in roll.
This puts school to four percent on capacity.
Oasis Academy Couldon also faces overcrowding.
They have 920 students enrolled, despite having space for only 900.
That is about two percent of capacity.
Woodcote High School is operating with almost one percent of the capacity.
There are currently 1,287 students currently in roll, just although the school is designed for housing 1,269.
Riddlesdown Collegiate is in a similar position.
It has space for 2,052 students, but 2,040 are currently registered, which makes it only 0.5 percent about the capacity.
A school can become overcapacity if more families move to the area or if more students request what is expected.
While this may seem like a problem, a school is about capacity is not necessarily Bath.
In some cases, it may reflect the popularity of the school or its ability to attention to more students, which can suggest that the quality of education is recognized.
Schools can find ways to manage additional students, such as adjusting schedules, hiring more teachers or expanding buildings, so that students still get a good experience.
