The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 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
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 214
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 14.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Head
- Mr Dermot Mooney (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Russell Hill Road, Purley, Surrey, CR8 2XP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThomas More Catholic School
Secondary · Very close
Purley Nursery School
Nursery · 531m away
Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley)
Primary · 664m away
St David's School
Independent · 733m away
Tudor Lodge School
Independent · 748m away
Laleham Lea School
Independent · 860m away
Cumnor House School
Independent · 962m away
The John Fisher School
Secondary · 964m away
Questions parents ask
What is Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School?
Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School currently has 214 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School take?
Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School?
Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School is in Purley, CR8 2XP, in the Croydon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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