St Mary's Catholic Infant School
URN: 142246 • Croydon CR0 2AQ
Overview
- Name
- St Mary's Catholic Infant School
- URN
- 142246
- Type
- Academy converter
- 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
- 55.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Victoria Mitchell (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02086882891
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bedford Park, Croydon CR0 2AQ
Summary
St Mary's Catholic Infant School, located in Croydon, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrolment of 209 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 180. The school operates under the St Mary's Catholic Primary Schools Trust, which includes both the infant and junior schools, 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 curriculum at St Mary's is designed to be engaging and challenging, promoting a love of learning while incorporating the values of faith, care, and respect. The school prioritises individual growth, aiming to instil qualities such as independence, creativity, and confidence in its pupils. The ethos is deeply rooted in Catholic teachings, encouraging students to build a personal relationship with God and to live out Gospel values in their daily lives.
St Mary's places significant emphasis on community involvement and the holistic development of each child. The school actively collaborates with parents to support their children's educational journeys and faith formation, ensuring that every child is valued and respected within the school community.
The curriculum at St Mary's is designed to be engaging and challenging, promoting a love of learning while incorporating the values of faith, care, and respect. The school prioritises individual growth, aiming to instil qualities such as independence, creativity, and confidence in its pupils. The ethos is deeply rooted in Catholic teachings, encouraging students to build a personal relationship with God and to live out Gospel values in their daily lives.
St Mary's places significant emphasis on community involvement and the holistic development of each child. The school actively collaborates with parents to support their children's educational journeys and faith formation, ensuring that every child is valued and respected within the school community.
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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
- 3 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ST MARY'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS TRUST
- Capacity
- 180
- Pupils
- 209
- Boys
- 87
- Girls
- 122
- FSM %
- 16.00
- Open date
- 2015-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-10-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Surrey
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 209 | 87 | 122 | 180 | 16.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 196 | 85 | 111 | 180 | 20.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 208 | 92 | 116 | 180 | 22.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 208 | 92 | 116 | 180 | 22.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 196 | 87 | 109 | 180 | 19.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 208 | 97 | 111 | 180 | 25.60 |
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