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St. Mary's Catholic Junior School Catchment Area

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

St. Mary's Catholic Junior School is a academy sponsor led primary school in Croydon , serving pupils aged 7–11, with 231 pupils, and a capacity of 240 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

7–11

Age range

231

Pupils

240

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

St. Mary's Catholic Junior School Catchment Area Information

Admission to St. Mary's Catholic Junior 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: 96% 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. Mary's Catholic Junior School — School Information

Full address
Sydenham Road, Croydon, CR0 2EW
Local authority
Croydon
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7–11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
28.1% of pupils
DfE URN
142226

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Frequently Asked Questions — St. Mary's Catholic Junior School

Is St. Mary's Catholic Junior School oversubscribed?

St. Mary's Catholic Junior School is operating close to its capacity of 240 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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

St. Mary's Catholic Junior 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 Junior School cover?

St. Mary's Catholic Junior School is a primary school in Croydon, serving pupils aged 7–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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

St. Mary's Catholic Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.