SchoolScoresGood Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
Part of GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC PRIMARY & NURSERY SCHOOL
Dunley Drive, New Addington, Croydon, CR0 0RG
01689 841771 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 28 February 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
67 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Croydon comparisons use the 49 of its 87 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 38 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Croydon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 27th highest of 49 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Croydon. Higher than 35% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 94% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 14th highest of 49 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Croydon. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 18th highest of 49 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Croydon. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 26 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 37th highest of 40 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Croydon. Higher than 14% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 38% | 57% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 49 parents who had raised a concern Joint 23rd highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Croydon. Higher than 52% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 81% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 27th highest of 49 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Croydon. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Croydon figures pool parents at the Croydon schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
31 pupils in this year group.
52% — 16 points below the Croydon average, and 10 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Croydon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 52% | 68% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 71% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 97% | 77% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 65% | 78% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 106 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Croydon. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 7 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 7 |
| Of those, offered a place | 7 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 31 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Croydon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 37th highest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 71% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 33.2% | 28.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 11th highest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 85% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.6% | 3.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 73rd highest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 18% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.7% | 14.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 17th highest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 92% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 55.6% | 37.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 7th lowest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Lower than 87% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.7% | 5.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 21st lowest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Lower than 65% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.2% | 14.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 35th lowest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Lower than 63% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5 | 1.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 41st lowest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Lower than 59% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 68th highest of 87 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 30% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.9 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 7th highest of 87 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 97% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 15.6 | 11.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 63rd highest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 35% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 8.9% | 17.4%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Castle Hill Academy 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Applegarth Academy 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021) · 88% met expected standard (KS2)
- Tudor Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), improved significantly 2024 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Forestdale Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Courtwood Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rowdown Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Quest Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- Forest Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Harris Primary Academy Benson 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Fairchildes Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 28 February 2024.
How did Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 10 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School?
90% of the 67 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 7 families put Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School as their first choice for 7 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 7 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 142587.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.