The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- 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
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 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.
9% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 231
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 28.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Trust
- ST MARY'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Headteacher Andrew McDonald
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Sydenham Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 2EW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPark Hill Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
Park Hill Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Educational Excellence and Wellbeing
Independent · 1.2km away
Bright Minds Creative Academy
Independent · 1.3km away
Cressey College
Independent · 1.4km away
Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Victoria House PRU
Pupil referral unit · 1.5km away
The Write Time
Independent · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is St. Mary's Catholic Junior School's Ofsted rating?
St. Mary's Catholic Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St. Mary's Catholic Junior School?
St. Mary's Catholic Junior School currently has 231 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St. Mary's Catholic Junior School take?
St. Mary's Catholic Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St. Mary's Catholic Junior School?
St. Mary's Catholic Junior School is in Croydon, CR0 2EW, in the Croydon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St. Mary's Catholic Junior School have a sixth form?
No, St. Mary's Catholic Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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