The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 81% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2016
- This is a Church of England 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
81%
+19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp 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)
108
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.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 419
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 7.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Head
- Mrs Martina Martin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Spring Park Road, Shirley, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 5EL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmShirley High School Performing Arts College
Secondary · 376m away
Coloma Convent Girls' School
Secondary · 433m away
Trinity School
Independent · 762m away
Orchard Way Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Forest Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Edenham High School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Orchard Park High School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Oasis Academy Shirley Park
Secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is St John's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St John's CofE Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in September 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John's CofE Primary School?
St John's CofE Primary School currently has 419 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John's CofE Primary School take?
St John's CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John's CofE Primary School?
St John's CofE Primary School is in Croydon, CR0 5EL, in the Croydon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John's CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St John's CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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