St Mary's Catholic High School, Croydon
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 8 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This is a welcoming, inclusive school where pupils are treated with great care and respect. The school excels at supporting pupils who join at different times throughout the year, including those new to English and those facing challenging circumstances. Strong pastoral support and enriching personal development experiences help all pupils develop a strong sense of belonging and good character.
Key Strengths
- High attendance rates across all pupil groups including those with SEND and disadvantaged pupils
- Positive behaviour and respectful relationships between pupils and staff
- Strong inclusive climate with effective support for pupils joining at non-standard times
- Ambitious, well-designed curriculum with secure teacher subject knowledge
- Excellent pastoral care and personal development opportunities
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent support for written and spoken communication across the curriculum
- Some pupils with SEND not receiving consistent classroom adaptations to access the curriculum
- Too many pupils who need additional support for basic writing skills do not access it
- Gaps in knowledge persist for some pupils, particularly in communication skills
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has an open and positive culture of safeguarding where all legal requirements are met and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Football club, choir, crochet club, residential trips in Year 7 and 11, pupil leadership roles, sporting competitions, charitable fundraising, careers guidance with employers, colleges and universities
St Mary's Catholic High School is a deeply caring school with high attendance and positive behaviour, though there are inconsistencies in how well pupils achieve, particularly in written and spoken communication.
At a Glance
34.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
28.2
Avg class size
19
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
51%
Available places
565 pupils
1,115 capacity
550 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Croydon
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Croydon
Admissions Demand - Croydon
Places available
4,128
Applications
4,421
Got 1st preference
71.0%
Got preferred school
95.5%
Secondary admissions across Croydon (2025/26)
Inspection History(12)
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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
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.76303%
Overall absence
17.08126%
Persistent absence
603
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
St Mary's Catholic High School
St. Mary's Catholic Junior School
St Mary's Catholic Infant School
Chestnut Park Primary School
Ark Oval Primary Academy
Al-Khair School Preparatory School
Elmwood Infant School
Elmwood Junior School
Broadmead Primary School
The Crescent Primary School
Park Hill Infant School
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