Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School
84%
Capacity
216
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Croydon community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 216 pupils on roll and is well-filled (84% of 257 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jane Day, it falls under Croydon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1415th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 12th out of 77 in Croydon.
Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School is a popular choice with families — it received 42 applications for 19 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 19 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School include Art Studios, Forest School, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Football, Cricket, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess, Eco Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 29.3%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Croydon, Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Dunley Drive, Croydon, Croydon, CR0 0RG |
| Headteacher | Jane Day |
| Local Authority | Croydon |
| Number of Pupils | 216 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 29.3% |
| School Capacity | 216 / 257 (84% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (80%)
1415th of 13,686
Nationally
347th of 1,592
In London
12th of 77
In Croydon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
80%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
34%
'23/24
80%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed19
42
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
19 families put this school as their 1st choice (45% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Dunley Drive, Croydon
Croydon, CR0 0RG
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