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The Minster Junior School

Croydon, CR0 4BHPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good
Feb 2025
KS2 Results
56%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#9,144
of 13,686 nationally

About The Minster Junior School

The Minster Junior School in Croydon is a Church of England primary for children aged 7 to 11, currently educating 339 pupils against a capacity of 480. That leaves a fair amount of spare places, which is worth noting in a borough where many primaries are heavily oversubscribed. The school serves a community with significant economic need: 36.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average of around 23% and also above the Croydon average. The Parent View survey, based on 28 responses collected between September 2024 and September 2025, shows that 79% of parents would recommend the school. Responses are mixed on some fronts — for instance, only 21% strongly agreed that concerns are dealt with properly, while a further 21% disagreed. However, 61% strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and 57% strongly agreed that their child feels safe.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressWarrington Road, Croydon, Croydon, CR0 4BH
HeadteacherAlison Silke
Local AuthorityCroydon
Number of Pupils339
Free School Meals (FSM)36.3%
School Capacity339 / 480 (71% full)

The full report on this school

What 28 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Feb 2025
View Report
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 23 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Outdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteArt StudiosSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

GymnasticsAthleticsCross CountryFootballNetballCricket

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubDramaScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:45

Source: minsterjunior.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Minster Junior School

The Minster Junior School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.