Applegarth Academy is a academy sponsor led serving families in Croydon and the wider Croydon area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

Applegarth Academy caters for mixed pupils from 3 to 11 years. With 422 pupils enrolled and a capacity of 481, the school provides a structured and balanced curriculum aligned with national expectations.

The most recent Ofsted inspection, published on 15 September 2021, rated the school Outstanding. Inspectors highlighted the overall quality of education and the strong relationships between staff and pupils.