Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Croydon, CR0 0RG · Croydon · primary school
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73rd of 77 primary schools in Croydon we can score, 87 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.5/10 against 2,363 of them, against 1.8/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 52.0 · 22 | 40% | 0.88 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Lego, colouring, board games, and film clubs, or play table tennis, football, and basketball. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 193 pupils against a stated capacity of 257. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are not reaching the expected standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to help children progress to the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good rating while addressing these attainment gaps?
What Ofsted said about Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Overview
Pupils are described as “extremely happy,” “confident, friendly and kind” within a “caring and inclusive culture.” The school maintains high expectations for all learners, including those with special educational needs, supported by robust attendance procedures and a broad range of high-quality extra-curricular opportunities.
Strengths
- Leaders have designed a curriculum that “progressively builds important knowledge over time,” with particular success in early reading and mathematics.
- Personal development is rated Outstanding, with pupils being “highly articulate” on topics such as online safety and healthy relationships.
- Staff possess “strong subject knowledge” and present information clearly, making effective adaptations for pupils with SEND.
- The school offers an “extremely broad range of wider opportunities,” including sports clubs, leadership roles, and curriculum-linked visits.
- Leaders and governors maintain “extremely positive relationships with parents and the local community” while effectively supporting staff welfare.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must systematically identify and clarify pupils’ misunderstandings to ensure they are secure in subject-specific knowledge before learning new content.
- Early years staff need training to consistently promote children’s use of language and reinforce intended learning outcomes through all activities.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 34% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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