St John's CofE Primary School
100%
Capacity
419
Pupils
3.2x
Demand
About St John's CofE Primary School
St John's CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Croydon community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 419 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 420 places).
the school is led by headteacher Martina Martin, it falls under Croydon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 87% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 561st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 2nd out of 77 in Croydon.
St John's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 184 applications for 58 places, making it 3.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 88 were first-preference applications.
St John's CofE Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.1/5 from 9 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St John's CofE Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Library, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Rounders, Dance, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Science Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Croydon, St John's CofE 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Spring Park Road, Croydon, Croydon, CR0 5EL |
| Headteacher | Martina Martin |
| Local Authority | Croydon |
| Number of Pupils | 419 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.9% |
| School Capacity | 419 / 420 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Sept 2021Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (22 Sept 2021): School remains Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 4 Feb 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (87%)
561st of 13,686
Nationally
127th of 1,592
In London
2nd of 77
In Croydon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
87%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
87%
'23/24
87%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed58
184
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
88 families put this school as their 1st choice (48% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St John's CofE Primary School
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Contact Information
Spring Park Road, Croydon
Croydon, CR0 5EL
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