St. Mary's Catholic Junior School
St. Mary's Catholic Junior School is an academy sponsor led in Croydon for pupils aged 7 to 11. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It has 216 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for St. Mary's Catholic Junior School is Good, from an inspection in October 2023. In 2025, 77% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Ofsted inspection: October 2023. KS2 results: 2025.
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 7-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Sydenham Road Croydon Surrey CR0 2EW |
| Phone | 02086884893 |
| Reference Number | 142226 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 216 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 37.96%
Girls: 62.04% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 22.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 67.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 19 | 39 | 58 |
| 4 | 19 | 31 | 50 |
| 5 | 20 | 36 | 56 |
| 6 | 24 | 28 | 52 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 36.1% |
| Indian | 13.4% |
| White, Other | 12.5% |
| Asian, Other | 11.6% |
| Caribbean | 6.9% |
| White & Asian | 4.2% |
| White, British | 3.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
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.
| 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% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 9% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | 108 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Writing | 2.1 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | 6.4 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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St. Mary's Catholic Junior School is part of Sancta Familia Catholic Academy Trust, which runs 9 schools. The nearest others:
- St Mary's Catholic Infant School Croydon
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- Ursuline High School Wimbledon London
What is St. Mary's Catholic Junior School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for St. Mary's Catholic Junior School is Good, from an inspection in October 2023.
When was St. Mary's Catholic Junior School last inspected by Ofsted?
St. Mary's Catholic Junior School was last inspected in October 2023.
How many pupils does St. Mary's Catholic Junior School have?
St. Mary's Catholic Junior School has 216 pupils on roll.
What age range does St. Mary's Catholic Junior School cover?
St. Mary's Catholic Junior School for pupils aged 7 to 11.
What are St. Mary's Catholic Junior School's SATs (KS2) results?
In 2025, 77% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Where is St. Mary's Catholic Junior School?
St. Mary's Catholic Junior School is at Sydenham Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 2EW.