St John's CofE Primary School
#439 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#2569 of 15,697 nationally
About St John's CofE Primary School
St John's CofE Primary School is a local authority primary located in Croydon, in the Croydon local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 418 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 77.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 439th of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (89th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: higher standard (51th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 418; capacity filled 99.5%.
There are 57 schools in Croydon; St John's CofE Primary School ranks 3rd of 55 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)81%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)7%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)8.4%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for St John's CofE Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 418
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 8.4%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 99.5%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 81%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 7%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near St John's CofE Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Shirley High School Performing Arts College
Croydon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
800 students · 376 m away
Coloma Convent Girls' School
Croydon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
967 students · 433 m away
Harris Primary Academy Benson
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
238 students · 590 m away
Trinity School
Croydon · Independent all-through · Ages 10–18
1,047 students · 762 m away
Orchard Way Primary School
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
204 students · 1.3 km away
Forest Academy
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
180 students · 1.4 km away
Orchard Park High School
Croydon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
675 students · 1.4 km away
Oasis Academy Shirley Park
Croydon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,017 students · 1.5 km away
Oasis Academy Shirley Park Primary
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
589 students · 1.8 km away
Oak Lodge Primary School
West Wickham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
565 students · 1.9 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Fox Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
418 students
Anson Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
418 students
Handsworth Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
418 students
Akiva School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
418 students
Dulwich Wood Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
417 students
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School
Welling · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
419 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St John's CofE Primary School a good school?
St John's CofE Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 77.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #439 of 1,720 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does St John's CofE Primary School rank in London?
St John's CofE Primary School ranks #439 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #2569 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend St John's CofE Primary School?
St John's CofE Primary School had 418 students in 2025.
Is St John's CofE Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
St John's CofE Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near St John's CofE Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St John's CofE Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.