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St Mary's Catholic Infant School Catchment Area

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

St Mary's Catholic Infant School is a academy converter primary school in Croydon , serving pupils aged 3–7, with 209 pupils, and a capacity of 180 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3–7

Age range

209

Pupils

180

Capacity

116%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

St Mary's Catholic Infant School Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Mary's Catholic Infant 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 209 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 180 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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 Mary's Catholic Infant School — School Information

Full address
Bedford Park, Croydon, CR0 2AQ
Local authority
Croydon
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–7 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
16% of pupils
DfE URN
142246

Other Primary Schools in Croydon

If St Mary's Catholic Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Croydon are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Mary's Catholic Infant School

Is St Mary's Catholic Infant School oversubscribed?

Yes — St Mary's Catholic Infant School currently has 209 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 180 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for St Mary's Catholic Infant School?

St Mary's Catholic Infant 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 Mary's Catholic Infant School cover?

St Mary's Catholic Infant School is a primary school in Croydon, serving pupils aged 3–7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Mary's Catholic Infant School?

St Mary's Catholic Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.