St Chad's Catholic Primary School
London, SE25 6LR · Croydon · primary school
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26th 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.1/10 against 2,600 of them, against 8.2/10 nationally. 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 | 78.0 · 84 | 40% | 3.36 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Chad's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 78.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the CAFOD Club, attend a PGL Trip, and use the after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 336 pupils against a stated capacity of 444. 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the PGL Trip? How is the after-school club structured for children who need wraparound care?
What Ofsted said about St Chad's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Chad’s Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a "friendly and welcoming" environment where pupils are "safe and happy." Leaders maintain high expectations, resulting in strong pupil achievement, particularly in English and mathematics, supported by a nurturing ethos that parents praise.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a "warm and caring" atmosphere where staff encourage kindness and respect, demonstrated by the school’s mission to "Grow in love, live in peace."
- Reading is a key priority; staff are well-trained, books match phonics sounds, and leaders provide "targeted support" for those needing extra help.
- The curriculum is "sequenced well," "ambitious and relevant," with teachers using strong subject knowledge to address misconceptions and reinforce prior learning.
- Attendance is high, and leaders have "effective systems" to follow up absences and check pupil safety.
- Pupils develop character through charitable work, such as CAFOD club, and take on responsibilities like "kindness ambassadors."
Areas to improve
- In a few foundation subjects, the school must ensure the curriculum clearly identifies key knowledge and its sequence so learning builds progressively.
- The school must ensure important content in some foundation subjects is securely embedded in pupils’ long-term memory to support future learning.
Safeguarding
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 | 79% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 78% |
| 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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