St. Mary's Catholic Junior School
Croydon, CR0 2EW · Croydon · primary school
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33rd 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 — 8.2/10 against 3,059 of them, against 7.4/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St. Mary's Catholic Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 9.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Rosary Club, participate in swimming, Zumba, multi-sports, and gymnastics, and take peripatetic music lessons. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 216 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the Rosary Club integrate with the wider school community?
What Ofsted said about St. Mary's Catholic Junior School
Overview
St. Mary’s Catholic Junior School continues to be a good school, offering a friendly environment where pupils are taught to be kind and diligent. The report highlights a broad, ambitious curriculum and strong community engagement, though it notes inconsistencies in how teaching resources focus on key knowledge and how pupil understanding is monitored.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy being part of the ‘St Mary’s family’ and rise to the school’s high expectations by listening carefully and tackling learning diligently.
- The school provides enriching opportunities, including weekly swimming lessons, museum outings, and roles of responsibility such as school council membership.
- The curriculum is broad and ambitious, with leaders having thought carefully about the knowledge pupils should gain over time, particularly in subjects like art and mathematics.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are swiftly identified and typically follow the same curriculum and wider opportunities as their peers.
- Leaders engage well with staff, taking account of workload, while the governing body and trust support leaders effectively.
Areas to improve
- Ensure teaching uses the most effective methods to help pupils remember important knowledge, particularly where recent curriculum revisions are less well established.
- Check pupils’ understanding systematically against curriculum aims to identify and address misconceptions and gaps in knowledge more swiftly.
- Review and improve systems of recording and using information to provide clearer oversight of the school’s work and identify improvement priorities.
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 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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