SchoolScoresThe Minster Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of SDBE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Warrington Road, Croydon, CR0 4BH
020 8688 5844 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 4 February 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 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 | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
28 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 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 37th highest of 49 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Croydon. Higher than 21% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 30th highest of 49 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Croydon. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 39th highest of 49 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Croydon. Higher than 22% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 90% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 21 parents who had raised a concern Joint 43rd highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Croydon. Higher than 6% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 57% | 81% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 42nd highest of 49 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Croydon. Higher than 18% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 8%). 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
83 pupils in this year group.
70% — 2 points above the Croydon average, and 8 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Croydon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 70% | 68% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 84% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 75% | 77% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 82% | 78% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 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.
This is a Church of England 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 16th highest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 81% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 40.4% | 28.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 41st highest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 49% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.0% | 3.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 39th highest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 51% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.4% | 14.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 20th highest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 91% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 52.8% | 37.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 54th lowest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Lower than 27% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.9% | 5.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 58th lowest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Lower than 20% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 17.8% | 14.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 30th lowest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Lower than 66% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.3 | 1.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 32nd lowest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Lower than 65% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.3% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 75th highest of 87 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 21% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 17.8 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 64th highest of 87 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 40% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.2 | 11.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 47th highest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 56% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 14.3% | 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
- The Minster Nursery and Infants CofE Academy 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019, before conversion), confirmed 2025
- Krishna Avanti Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 84% met expected standard (KS2)
- Howard Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011), confirmed 2022 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Al-Khair School Preparatory School 0.5 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Harris Primary Academy Purley Way 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No graded inspection · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Heathfield Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018), confirmed 2025 · 90% met expected standard (KS2)
- Aerodrome Primary Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 2 strong, 5 expected · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Elmhurst School Ltd 0.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Park Hill Junior School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Harris Primary Academy Croydon 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The Minster Junior School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 4 February 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did The Minster Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 8 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend The Minster Junior School?
79% of the 28 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend The Minster Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 149113.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.