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St John's CofE Primary School
Outstandinggraded 22/09/2021Ages 4–11419 pupilsFaithChurch of England
St John's CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Croydon. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 419 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 22/09/2021, St John's CofE Primary School was judged Outstanding. Families comparing primary schools in Croydon can view St John's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionOutstanding
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 22/09/2021. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points2 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)87%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)6%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score110
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score107
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake8.4%
Free school meals8.4%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language14.4%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled98%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing96.2%
Attendance96.2%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher22.2
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence7.0%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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