A good academy converter school in Croydon. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School.
Overall school rating
/ 100
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Official inspection outcomes
Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 107.0 | 106.0 |
| 2023 | 99.0 | 102.0 |
Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends
Derived insights and analysis
Improving trend (+6.0 per year)
Up 6.0% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Striving for excellence-together as one"
Christian faith is at the heart of everything we do; daily prayers, worship and shared Gospel values.
Headteacher welcomes visitors and states pride in the school; Good Shepherd is a caring, one-form entry school with a warm, welcoming atmosphere where Christian faith is at the heart of daily life; the staff and governors are committed to partnership with families to raise standards; pupils are happy, well-behaved and encouraged to achieve success; there is an emphasis on a broad curriculum, excellent staff, and a strong ethos of care and community.
Breakfast Club and After-School Club are offered.
SEN provision includes a dedicated SENCO-led approach, Butterfly Room for focused interventions, The Snug sensory room, ELSA support, Locality SEND funding processes, Individual Education Plans (IEPs), regular class teacher interventions, plus access to outside agencies where needed; pastoral and wellbeing support is provided.
Up to 30 reception places are allocated according to the school’s admissions criteria for the year. The governing body manages in-year admissions, visits are welcomed, and appeals can be made in writing. Class sizes are limited to 30 in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2. All places are allocated in accordance with the Admissions Policy; Year 6 transitions to secondary schools are supported with information sharing.