The Minster Junior School
Croydon, CR0 4BH · Croydon · primary school
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34th 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 — 7.9/10 against 1,864 of them, against 6.6/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 62% | 4.02 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 38% | 2.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Minster Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join clubs for chess, Lego construction, and film studies, play basketball and hockey, and sing in the choir. A Year 6 residential trip is offered, alongside breakfast and after-school clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 283 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. 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 expected standards in maths? What specific activities are included in the Year 6 residential trip? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support daily routines?
What Ofsted said about The Minster Junior School
Overview
Pupils at The Minster Junior School are described as “proud members of the Minster community” who demonstrate “exemplary” behaviour and “diligent” focus. The school provides an “ambitious and inclusive” curriculum where pupils typically achieve well and are successfully prepared for the next phase of their education. Leadership maintains high expectations, supported by a trust and governing body that hold the school to account effectively.
Strengths
- Pupils’ behaviour is “exemplary”, guided by the ‘CALM code’ and school values such as respect and honesty.
- Personal development is “extensive”, offering pupils leadership roles, clubs, and opportunities to “respect and value difference”.
- The curriculum is “inclusive”, with pupils with special educational needs accessing the same content as peers through “effective adaptations”.
- Reading is a clear priority, with “high-quality texts” and targeted support, including extra phonics, helping pupils catch up.
- Attendance is “improving over time” due to “robust oversight” and effective action taken by the school and trust.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the “crucial knowledge and skills” are not clearly identified, leading to activities that do not support intended learning and overwhelming pupils’ working memory.
- In a few subjects, the curriculum vision is not fully realised in practice, with some pedagogical approaches lacking the effectiveness needed to ensure pupils’ understanding develops well over time.
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 | 45% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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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