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St Joseph's RC Infant School

Croydon, SE19 3NXPrimaryAges 3–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
37 1st-choice / 38 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About St Joseph's RC Infant School

St Joseph’s RC Infant School in Croydon is a small, state-funded Roman Catholic primary for children aged 3 to 7, currently operating well below its capacity. With 153 pupils against a school capacity of 210, there is clear room for growth, yet demand tells a more interesting story. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 89 applications for just 38 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.34. All 37 first-preference applicants were offered a place, suggesting that while the school is popular among families who put it first, it also attracts a significant number of lower-preference applications. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 27.8%, which is notably higher than the national primary average of around 23% and signals a more diverse socioeconomic intake than many local schools. This is a school that serves its immediate community, with a nursery provision attached, and its Roman Catholic character likely shapes the local families who apply.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressCrown Dale, London, Croydon, SE19 3NX
HeadteacherDanielle Ashley
Local AuthorityCroydon
Number of Pupils153
Free School Meals (FSM)27.8%
School Capacity153 / 210 (73% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Jun 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Requires improvement

Latest monitoring visit (26 Jun 2024): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 30 Jan 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Music RoomsArt StudiosSensory RoomGymnasiumPlaying FieldsICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

CricketCross CountryDanceSwimmingRoundersAthleticsFootball

Clubs & Activities

GardeningDramaFilm ClubBook ClubChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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St Joseph's RC Infant School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.