The short version
Above-average SATs results. 78% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 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
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 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
- 346
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 20.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Trust
- ST CHAD'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL
- Head
- Mrs Tamsyn Lawlor (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Alverston Gardens, South Norwood, London, SE25 6LR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Crescent Primary School
Primary · 747m away
Robert Fitzroy Academy
Primary · 789m away
Broadmead Primary School
Primary · 848m away
St Anne's Independent PRU
Independent · 1.0km away
John Wood School & Nursery
Primary · 1.1km away
Woodside Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Chaffinch Brook School
Academy · 1.3km away
Al-Khair School
Independent · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Chad's Catholic Primary School?
St Chad's Catholic Primary School currently has 346 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Chad's Catholic Primary School take?
St Chad's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Chad's Catholic Primary School?
St Chad's Catholic Primary School is in London, SE25 6LR, in the Croydon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Chad's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Chad's 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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