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St Mary's Catholic High School

Croydon·Secondary·London·Voluntary aided school·CR9 2EE
URN: 101814
36.5
Attainment 8
National avg ≈ 46.4 · 2024/2025
+0.29
Progress 8
2023/2024 · CI: [-0.03, 0.60]
33.3%
5+ Eng & Maths
Grade 5+ in both · 2024/2025
24.8%
EBacc entry
% entering EBacc · 2024/2025

Decision summary

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Academic outcomesDeveloping academic outcomes

Attainment 8 of 36.5 is significantly below the national average. Progress 8 and pupil context may still indicate positive value-added.

Attainment 8:
36.5
5+ Eng & Maths:
33%
Academic year:
2024/2025
Pupil progressBroadly average progress

Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.

Progress 8:
+0.29
Confidence interval:
[-0.03, 0.60]
Admissions realismAdmissions realism: not yet assessed

Admissions realism depends on your home postcode and the school's published allocation data. Enter your postcode on this page to get a more specific assessment, and always verify the latest policy on the school's official admissions page.

This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.

This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.

Watch-outs
  • Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
  • Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
Next actions
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Performance over time

Attainment 8 over time

Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)

Historical results

YearPupilsAtt8P85+ E&MEBacc %EBacc APS
2024/202510536.533.3%24.8%3.1
2023/202410739.8+0.2947.7%15.9%3.4
2022/202310138.60.0041.0%19.0%3.3
2021/202215342.1+0.4254.0%24.0%3.8

Nearby and similar schools

Other secondary schools in Croydon for local comparison.

Croydon hub
Coloma Convent Girls' School
Ofsted Requires improvementAttainment 8 57.4Progress 8 +0.52
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Coombe Wood School
Ofsted GoodAttainment 8 52.6Progress 8 +0.38
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Riddlesdown Collegiate
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 50.7Progress 8 +0.14
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School information

URN101814
Local authorityCroydon
RegionLondon
PhaseSecondary
TypeVoluntary aided school
Gender of entryMixed
Age range11-19
HeadteacherHeadteacher Conal Patrick Shields
Trust
AdmissionsNon-selective
Religious characterRoman Catholic
PostcodeCR9 2EE
Latest pupils105
FSM eligible38.3%

Contact and identifiers

Woburn Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR9 2EE

www.stmaryscroydon.co.ukView local authority page2086863837
DfE number4702
UKPRN10017849
Opened
GIAS updated14 Oct 2025

Data sources and freshness

Official record updated14 Oct 2025
Latest KS4 year2024/2025
Latest KS2 year
Ofsted published

Latest Ofsted inspection

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