St Mary's Catholic Infant School
116%
Capacity
209
Pupils
3.0x
Demand
About St Mary's Catholic Infant School
St Mary's Catholic Infant School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Croydon community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 209 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (116% of 180 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Mary's Catholic Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Victoria Mitchell, it falls under Croydon local authority.
St Mary's Catholic Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 179 applications for 59 places, making it 3.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 68 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Speech, Language & Communication, Visual Impairment, Physical Disability and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Mary's Catholic Infant School include Music Rooms, Library, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Football, Cricket, Swimming and 2 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Gardening, Coding, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.0%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Croydon, St Mary's Catholic Infant 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 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Bedford Park, Croydon, Croydon, CR0 2AQ |
| Headteacher | Victoria Mitchell |
| Local Authority | Croydon |
| Number of Pupils | 209 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.0% |
| School Capacity | 209 / 180 (116% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 Oct 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 27 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed59
179
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
68 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Bedford Park, Croydon
Croydon, CR0 2AQ
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