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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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