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St John's CofE Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

St John's CofE Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Croydon , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 419 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

419

Pupils

420

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2016

St John's CofE Primary School Catchment Area Information

Admission to St John's CofE Primary School is managed by Croydon and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 100% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Croydon before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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St John's CofE Primary School — School Information

Full address
Spring Park Road, Shirley, Croydon, CR0 5EL
Local authority
Croydon
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
7.9% of pupils
DfE URN
101788

Other Primary Schools in Croydon

If St John's CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Croydon are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St John's CofE Primary School

Is St John's CofE Primary School oversubscribed?

St John's CofE Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (100% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St John's CofE Primary School?

St John's CofE Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Croydon before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St John's CofE Primary School cover?

St John's CofE Primary School is a primary school in Croydon, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St John's CofE Primary School?

St John's CofE Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.