The short version
Below-average SATs results. 84% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 216
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 29.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Trust
- GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC PRIMARY & NURSERY SCHOOL
- Head
- Mrs Jane Day (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Dunley Drive, New Addington, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 0RG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCastle Hill Academy
Primary · 359m away
Applegarth School
Primary · 387m away
Applegarth Academy
Primary · 387m away
Little David's School
Independent · 570m away
Addington Valley Academy
Free school · Grammar · 573m away
Tudor Academy
Primary · 720m away
Forestdale Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Courtwood Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School?
Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School currently has 216 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School take?
Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School?
Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School is in Croydon, CR0 0RG, in the Croydon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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