St. Mary's Catholic Junior School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 7-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Sydenham Road Croydon Surrey CR0 2EW |
| Phone | 02086884893 |
| Reference Number | 142226 |
St. Mary’s Catholic Junior School continues to demonstrate good performance. The school fosters a supportive and engaging environment where pupils thrive academically and socially, encouraged by high expectations for their learning. Parents appreciate the strong community feel and the school's commitment to inclusivity. The curriculum is broad and well-structured, providing enriching experiences through various extracurricular activities and responsibilities for students. However, there are areas identified for improvement, particularly in ensuring the effective implementation of recent curriculum revisions to enhance pupils' understanding.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 231 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 44.16%
Girls: 55.84% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 28.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 71.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 26 | 34 | 60 |
| 4 | 24 | 36 | 60 |
| 5 | 26 | 30 | 56 |
| 6 | 26 | 29 | 55 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 35.1% |
| White, Other | 13.9% |
| Indian | 13.9% |
| Asian, Other | 11.3% |
| Caribbean | 6.5% |
| White & Asian | 4.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.5% |
| White, British | 2.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.7% |
| Unclassified | 1.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Sep 2023 | School inspection |
| 10 Jul 2018 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy being part of a supportive school community.
- The curriculum is broad and ambitious, promoting a well-rounded education.
- Enriching extracurricular opportunities enhance the pupils' learning experiences.
- Pupils are taught to be kind and responsible individuals.
- Strong parental appreciation for the school's inclusive and community-driven approach.
- Effective safeguarding measures are in place.
Areas for Improvement
- Recent curriculum revisions do not always focus on the important knowledge.
- Some areas lack systematic checks on pupils' understanding of the curriculum.
- Record-keeping systems do not provide clear oversight of the school's work.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 77% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 9% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 107 | ||
| Maths | 108 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.1 | ||
| Writing | 2.1 | ||
| Maths | 6.4 |
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