The Minster Junior School
#1051 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#6749 of 15,697 nationally
About The Minster Junior School
The Minster Junior School is a academy primary located in Croydon, in the Croydon local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 7–11. In 2025 it enrolled 283 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 55.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 1051st of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (66th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (21th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 283; capacity filled 59%.
There are 57 schools in Croydon; The Minster Junior School ranks 24th 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%)70%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)10%
- 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%)38.2%
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 The Minster Junior School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 283
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 38.2%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 59%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 70%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 10%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near The Minster Junior School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
211 students · 0 m away
Krishna Avanti Primary School
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
212 students · 376 m away
Howard Primary School
Croydon · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
387 students · 789 m away
Croydon Metropolitan College
Croydon · Independent secondary · Ages 14–35
5 students · 814 m away
Al-Khair School Preparatory School
Croydon · Independent primary · Ages 4–11
241 students · 866 m away
Harris Primary Academy Purley Way
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
577 students · 917 m away
Heathfield Academy
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
411 students · 939 m away
Aerodrome Primary Academy
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
447 students · 1.0 km away
Whitgift School
Haling Park · Independent all-through · Ages 10–18
1,515 students · 1.2 km away
Harris Invictus Academy Croydon
Croydon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
963 students · 1.3 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Ravenstone Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
283 students
Sherwood Park Primary School
Sidcup · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
282 students
Paxton Academy Sports And Science
Thornton Heath · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
281 students
Leesons Primary School
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
281 students
Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
285 students
Elmstead Wood Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
280 students
Frequently asked questions
Is The Minster Junior School a good school?
The Minster Junior School has a Success Index (England) of 55.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1051 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 The Minster Junior School rank in London?
The Minster Junior School ranks #1051 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #6749 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend The Minster Junior School?
The Minster Junior School had 283 students in 2025.
Is The Minster Junior School a primary school or a secondary school?
The Minster Junior School is classified as a primary covering Ages 7–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near The Minster Junior School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of The Minster Junior School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.