St Chad's Catholic Primary School
78%
Capacity
346
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St Chad's Catholic Primary School
St Chad's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Croydon community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 346 pupils on roll, operating at 78% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Chad's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Tamsyn Lawlor, it falls under Croydon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 6151st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 48th out of 77 in Croydon.
St Chad's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 98 applications for 51 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 45 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 St Chad's Catholic Primary School include Library, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Athletics, Swimming, Cricket and 2 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Choir, Science Club, Coding and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.8%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Croydon, St Chad's Catholic Primary 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 | Alverston Gardens, London, Croydon, SE25 6LR |
| Headteacher | Tamsyn Lawlor |
| Local Authority | Croydon |
| Number of Pupils | 346 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.8% |
| School Capacity | 346 / 444 (78% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Jan 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (25 Jan 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 9 Jun 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (65%)
6151st of 13,686
Nationally
1061st of 1,592
In London
48th of 77
In Croydon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
65%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
79%
'23/24
65%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed51
98
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
45 families put this school as their 1st choice (46% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Alverston Gardens, London
Croydon, SE25 6LR
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