Is St John's CofE Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 19 May 2026 under its report-card framework and graded seven areas at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 10th of 85 primary schools in Croydon. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St John's CofE Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 81% of pupils at St John's CofE Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St John's CofE Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at St John's CofE Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St John's CofE Primary School

Spring Park Road, Shirley, Croydon, CR0 5EL

Local ranking10th of 85 primary schools in Croydon

Ofsted: Strong

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 19 May 2026. Figures last updated 17 August 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 19 May 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Strong standard
Curriculum & teaching: Strong standard
Attendance & behaviour: Strong standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Strong standard
Inclusion: Strong standard
Early years: Strong standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 81.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 7.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 88.0%
Writing (Expected): 90.0%
Maths (Expected): 90.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 91.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 108.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 107.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 108.0
Cohort Size: 58

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 419
Boys: 211 (50%)
Girls: 207 (50%)
Capacity: 420 (100% full)
SEND: 16.7%
FSM Eligible: 8.1%
EAL: 17.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.3%
SEN Support: 13.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 20.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 20.2
Budget per Pupil: £6,939/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 7.9% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 29.1%
Black African: 19.3%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 6.7%
White Other: 6.2%
Mixed Other: 6.2%
Asian Indian: 6.0%
Black Caribbean: 5.5%
Black Other: 5.3%

29.1%

White British

19.3%

Black African

6.7%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

02086542260

office@st-johns.croydon.sch.uk

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Spring Park Road

Croydon, London

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Administrative

URN: 101788
UKPRN: 10074711
Establishment No.: 3003

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