The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy, Croydon
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This is a welcoming, safe school where children thrive. The school excels at teaching reading and maths through structured, purposeful teaching, and actively develops children's character through Christian values and leadership opportunities. Staff are caring and well-supported, creating a happy learning environment where behaviour is excellent.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading with consistent phonics teaching and timely support for pupils who need help
- Ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum that builds knowledge and skills systematically across all subjects
- Excellent behaviour and character development through the school's 'CALM' values and leadership opportunities
- Effective identification of pupils with SEND needs and work to include them in the same ambitious curriculum
- Strong attendance support with school and trust working to remove barriers that prevent families engaging
Areas for Improvement
- Early years provision is variable - some children do not secure strong foundations across all areas of learning
- Teaching for pupils with SEND lacks consistency - some staff need more expertise to adapt tasks appropriately for complex needs
- Curriculum implementation in early years needs clearer identification of crucial knowledge and purposeful learning opportunities
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with appropriate safeguarding measures in place.
Extracurricular Activities
Selection of clubs, visits to The Minster church, local mosque and synagogue
The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy is a safe and caring school where pupils are proud, eager and happy to learn. The school has maintained good standards with high aspirations for all children to achieve well.
At a Glance
28.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
13 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
18.8
Avg class size
27.1
Infant (KS1)
11
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
59%
Available places
211 pupils
360 capacity
149 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)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.02222%
Overall absence
24.65753%
Persistent absence
146
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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