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OutstandingMixedLast inspected 13/01/2016

St John's CofE Primary School

Primary · Voluntary aided school · Croydon · CR0 5EL
Pupils
419
Capacity
420
FSM %
7.9%
EAL %
33%
KS2 R+W+M
81%
About this school

St John's CofE Primary School is a voluntary aided school mixed primary school located in Croydon, London (CR0 5EL). The school has a Church of England religious character. It has 419 pupils and a capacity of 420.

In its most recent Ofsted inspection in Invalid Date, St John's CofE Primary School was rated Outstanding — an exceptional school that significantly exceeds national expectations. The full inspection report is available on the Ofsted website.

At Key Stage 2, 81% of pupils at St John's CofE Primary School met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined — well above the national average of approximately 65%. 7% achieved the higher standard. The three-year rolling average is 85%, which gives a more stable picture of the school's typical performance.

The school serves a diverse community: a relatively low proportion of pupils (7.9%) are eligible for Free School Meals, a measure of socioeconomic deprivation, and 33% speak English as an additional language. Croydon is a London borough with a varied demographic profile.

Section 01

KS2 Attainment — End of Primary School

Key Stage 2 tests are taken by pupils aged 10–11. The headline figure shows the percentage meeting the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined.

Reading, Writing & Maths (expected standard)81%
National average ~65%3-year average: 85%
Higher Standard
7%
Reading
88%
Maths
90%
Writing
90%
Grammar & Punctuation
91%
English as Additional Language
33%
Reading, Writing & Maths by Gender
Boys
87%
Girls
74%
Gender gap: 13.0 percentage points — boys ahead
Disadvantaged Pupil Gap

Shows the difference in attainment between pupils who have claimed Free School Meals and their peers. A smaller gap means the school is doing more to close inequality.

Disadvantaged (FSM)
33%
Non-disadvantaged
87%
Gap
-36pp
Section 03

School Information

BoroughCroydon
PhasePrimary
TypeVoluntary aided school
Religious characterChurch of England
AddressSpring Park Road, Croydon, CR0 5EL
Telephone2086542260
URN101788
Area House Prices — Croydon · 2024
Median price
£370k
Average price
£415k
Annual change
+1.6%
Borough-level median. Source: Land Registry UK HPI. Use as a guide only — street-level prices vary significantly.
Section 04

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KS2 data from the 2023-24 academic year, published September 2024.
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