Is St Mary's Catholic High School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 13 January 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Expected standard and two at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 11th of 23 secondary schools in Croydon. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Mary's Catholic High School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at St Mary's Catholic High School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 46.7 (England: 46.2). 49.5% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at St Mary's Catholic High School?

Applications for Year 7 places at St Mary's Catholic High School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Mary's Catholic High School

Woburn Road, Croydon, CR9 2EE

Local ranking11th of 23 secondary schools in Croydon

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1115

Capacity

11-19

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 13 January 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 13 January 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard

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

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 46.7 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 49.5% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 60.6% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 109

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 90.0%
Continued in education: 89.0%
Apprenticeships: 0.0%
Employment: 1.0%
Not sustained: 7.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 564
Boys: 266 (47%)
Girls: 299 (53%)
Capacity: 1115 (51% full)
SEND: 13.5%
FSM Eligible: 41.7%
EAL: 61.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.5%
SEN Support: 11.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 32.0
Budget per Pupil: £8,594/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 5.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 17.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

Black African: 35.5%
White Other: 13.5%
Asian Indian: 10.1%
Asian Other: 6.0%
Black Caribbean: 5.9%
Mixed Other: 5.7%
Other: 5.7%
Mixed White & Black African: 3.7%

35.5%

Black African

13.5%

White Other

10.1%

Asian Indian

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

02086863837

office@stmaryscroydon.co.uk

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Woburn Road

Croydon, London

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Administrative

URN: 101814
UKPRN: 10017849
Establishment No.: 4702

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