St Mary's Catholic High School
Decision summary
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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
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]
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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.
- 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.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 105 | 36.5 | — | 33.3% | 24.8% | 3.1 |
| 2023/2024 | 107 | 39.8 | +0.29 | 47.7% | 15.9% | 3.4 |
| 2022/2023 | 101 | 38.6 | 0.00 | 41.0% | 19.0% | 3.3 |
| 2021/2022 | 153 | 42.1 | +0.42 | 54.0% | 24.0% | 3.8 |
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School information
| URN | 101814 |
| Local authority | Croydon |
| Region | London |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Voluntary aided school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-19 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Conal Patrick Shields |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | CR9 2EE |
| Latest pupils | 105 |
| FSM eligible | 38.3% |
Contact and identifiers
Woburn Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR9 2EE
www.stmaryscroydon.co.ukView local authority page2086863837| DfE number | 4702 |
| UKPRN | 10017849 |
| Opened | — |
| GIAS updated | 14 Oct 2025 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |