The short version
Above-average SATs results.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- 36% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
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
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 339
- Capacity
- 71%
- FSM
- 36.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Trust
- SDBE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Alison Silke (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Warrington Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 4BH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmVictoria House PRU
Pupil referral unit · 376m away
Howard Primary School
Primary · 789m away
Croydon Metropolitan College
Independent · 814m away
Harris Primary Academy Purley Way
Primary · 918m away
Heathfield Academy
Primary · 939m away
The Aerodrome School
Primary · 1.0km away
Aerodrome Primary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Carew Academy
Free school · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend The Minster Junior School?
The Minster Junior School currently has 339 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Minster Junior School take?
The Minster Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Minster Junior School?
The Minster Junior School is in Croydon, CR0 4BH, in the Croydon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Minster Junior School have a sixth form?
No, The Minster Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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