St. Mary's Catholic Junior School
URN: 142226 • Croydon CR0 2EW
Overview
- Name
- St. Mary's Catholic Junior School
- URN
- 142226
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ST MARY'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Andrew McDonald (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 02086884893
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Sydenham Road, Croydon CR0 2EW
Summary
St. Mary's Catholic Junior School, located in Croydon, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrolment of 231 pupils, against a capacity of 240. The school is part of the St Mary's Catholic Primary Schools Trust, which also includes an infant school, fostering a collaborative educational environment. The school's mission, "Aspire not to have more but to be more," reflects its commitment to developing a Christian community where children are encouraged to reach their full potential.
The ethos of St. Mary's is deeply rooted in Catholic values, promoting faith, compassion, and respect among students. The curriculum is designed to be engaging and challenging, aiming to instill a love of learning while nurturing individual talents and aspirations. The school prioritises the development of personal qualities such as independence, creativity, and confidence, ensuring that each child is valued as a unique member of the community.
St. Mary's actively involves parents in the educational journey, fostering a strong partnership between home and school. The school encourages students to engage with their faith and contribute positively to society, both locally and globally, creating a supportive and inclusive environment for all.
The ethos of St. Mary's is deeply rooted in Catholic values, promoting faith, compassion, and respect among students. The curriculum is designed to be engaging and challenging, aiming to instill a love of learning while nurturing individual talents and aspirations. The school prioritises the development of personal qualities such as independence, creativity, and confidence, ensuring that each child is valued as a unique member of the community.
St. Mary's actively involves parents in the educational journey, fostering a strong partnership between home and school. The school encourages students to engage with their faith and contribute positively to society, both locally and globally, creating a supportive and inclusive environment for all.
Useful links
- Greenhouse School Websites (other)
- Website design (other)
Nearby alternatives
- West Thornton Primary Academy (75.7)
- St John's CofE Primary School (75.0)
- Park Hill Infant School (71.4)
- Park Hill Junior School (70.9)
- Fairchildes Primary School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Croydon
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ST MARY'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS TRUST
- Capacity
- 240
- Pupils
- 231
- Boys
- 102
- Girls
- 129
- FSM %
- 28.10
- Open date
- 2015-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Surrey
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 231 | 102 | 129 | 240 | 28.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 229 | 105 | 124 | 240 | 31.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 231 | 119 | 112 | 240 | 24.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 231 | 119 | 112 | 240 | 24.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 226 | 127 | 99 | 240 | 23.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 231 | 124 | 107 | 360 | 22.90 |
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