St Chad's Catholic Primary School

URN: 142731 • London SE25 6LR

Overview

Name
St Chad's Catholic Primary School
URN
142731
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
ST CHAD'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
53.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Tamsyn Lawlor (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
02087713470
Website
Visit
Address
Alverston Gardens, London SE25 6LR

Summary

St Chad's Catholic Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in Croydon, London, with a current enrolment of 346 pupils and a capacity of 444. The school embraces a nurturing and inclusive ethos, guided by its motto, "Grow in Love; Live in Peace." St Chad's prioritises the spiritual and academic growth of its students, ensuring they thrive in a supportive environment. The school has consistently achieved high academic outcomes, with performance at the end of Key Stage 2 significantly above local and national standards.

As a Catholic institution, St Chad's integrates Gospel Values such as love, respect, and compassion into its daily activities, fostering a joyful community where all students are encouraged to reach their potential. The school welcomes families from diverse faith backgrounds, promoting inclusivity within its community.

St Chad's manages its own nursery admissions, offering part-time places for 3 and 4-year-olds, and follows Croydon Council's criteria for primary admissions. Parents interested in enrolling their children are encouraged to contact the school office for further information and to arrange visits.

Key details

LA
Croydon
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
ST CHAD'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL
Capacity
444
Pupils
346
Boys
171
Girls
175
FSM %
20.80
Open date
2016-04-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-01-25
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 346 171 175 444 20.80
2024-09-11 331 176 155 444 21.60
2023-09-11 338 176 162 472 25.90
2022-09-11 338 176 162 472 25.90
2021-09-11 356 178 178 472 24.90
2020-09-11 362 177 185 472 19.90

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