St John's CofE Primary School, Croydon
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St John's is an exceptionally inclusive school where every child is valued and supported to succeed. Teachers are expert at their craft, providing high-quality teaching enhanced by well-tailored support for those who need it. The school has created a warm, nurturing community where pupils develop strong learning habits, confidence and the skills they need for their future.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve highly across all subjects with above-average results in national tests and phonics screening
- Attendance is consistently above the national average, with strong support for disadvantaged pupils and those with barriers to regular attendance
- Behaviour is consistently high, underpinned by school values of love, kindness and integrity
- Teaching is expert, with staff receiving targeted training and quickly identifying misconceptions
- Highly inclusive approach with strong support for pupils with SEND, disadvantaged pupils, and those learning English as an additional language
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and all concerns are actively identified, acted upon and managed.
Extracurricular Activities
Art club, Mandarin club, Chess club, School choir, Violin lessons, School council, Sustainability champions, Eco representatives, Trips to parks and museums, Performances at local care homes
St John's CofE Primary School is an exceptionally well-led primary school where pupils achieve highly and thrive in a warm, inclusive learning environment. The school has a strong culture of safeguarding, high attendance, excellent behaviour, and a carefully sequenced curriculum that helps all pupils, including those with additional needs, make meaningful progress.
At a Glance
8.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 94% to 88%. Maths has remained stable at around 90%. Writing has declined from 94% to 90%.
Class Sizes
29.9
Avg class size
29.7
Infant (KS1)
30.1
KS2
14
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Over capacity
418 pupils
420 capacity
2 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Croydon
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Croydon
Admissions Demand - Croydon
Places available
4,890
Applications
4,309
Got 1st preference
86.7%
Got preferred school
98.1%
Primary admissions across Croydon (2025/26)
Inspection History(7)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.10899%
Overall absence
7.85908%
Persistent absence
369
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St John's CofE Primary School
Shirley High School Performing Arts College
Coloma Convent Girls' School
Trinity School
Orchard Park High School
Oasis Academy Shirley Park
Beckmead Park Academy
Royal Russell School
Coombe Wood School
The Quest Academy
Addington Valley Academy
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