Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School

About Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School

Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided school in Purley, Croydon, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 214 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 July 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 14.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 23.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Croydon →

School Type

Voluntary aided school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

214 / 226 (95%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Roman Catholic

Last Ofsted Inspection

11 July 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Russell Hill Road, Purley, Croydon, CR8 2XP

Phone

02086600115

Headteacher

Dermot Mooney

Website

www.margaretroper.croydon.sch.uk/

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School?

Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided school in Purley, Croydon, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School have?

Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School has 214 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 July 2023).

How does Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

70% of pupils at Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School?

Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School is located at Russell Hill Road, Purley, Croydon, CR8 2XP.