The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy
61%
Capacity
221
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy
The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Croydon community, welcoming children from age 2 to 7. The school has 221 pupils on roll, operating at 61% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Alison Silke, it falls under Croydon local authority.
The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 75 applications for 37 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 31 were first-preference applications.
The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 92% recommending the school (13 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy include Library, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Cross Country, Netball, Football and 2 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Coding, Art Club, Drama and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 33.7%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Croydon, The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy 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 | 2 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Warrington Road, Croydon, Croydon, CR0 4BH |
| Headteacher | Alison Silke |
| Local Authority | Croydon |
| Number of Pupils | 221 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 33.7% |
| School Capacity | 221 / 360 (61% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Apr 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (2 Apr 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 Feb 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
13 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed37
75
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
31 families put this school as their 1st choice (41% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Warrington Road, Croydon
Croydon, CR0 4BH
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