Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Dunley Drive, New Addington, Croydon, CR0 0RGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School is a primary school in Croydon for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 153 schools in Croydon. It ranks 73rd of 77 primary schools in Croydon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 February 2024, report published 24 April 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 February 2024
Pupils are extremely happy in school. They are confident, friendly and kind. Leaders have developed a caring and inclusive culture. They know their pupils very well which ensures they are safe. There are high expectations for all pupils. This includes for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils are excited to learn and enthusiastic during lessons. Pupils behave well both during lessons and around the school site. This includes in early years where children are motivated and show respect for each other. Pupils all have a trusted adult in the school to speak to if they have any concerns. Leaders have put clear systems in place to support positive behaviour. These are understood by both pupils and staff. All pupils benefit from an extremely broad range of wider opportunities. These include various sports clubs, music and cooking clubs. Leaders ensure that these opportunities are of a very high quality. There are a range of leadership positions that pupils can take in the school which have a tangible impact on the school. These include school council, eco club and the chaplaincy team.
What the school should improve
- Sometimes, teaching does not systematically identify and clarify pupils' misunderstandings well or ensure that pupils are secure in subject specific knowledge. This means that sometimes pupils are not ready to learn new content and concepts. Leaders should develop the expertise of all teachers so that they address any gaps in pupils' understanding.
- Sometimes in early years, staff do not use activities well to develop children's communication and language effectively. This means that sometimes opportunities are missed to develop a wide vocabulary. Leaders should ensure that all staff are trained to consistently promote children's use of language and reinforce the intended learning outcomes through all activities.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
31 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
193 pupils on roll, with places for 257
Schools near Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Hill Academy | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Applegarth Academy | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 88% met the expected standard |
| Tudor Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Forestdale Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Courtwood Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC PRIMARY & NURSERY SCHOOL
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Jane Day
- Phone
- 01689841771
- Address
- Dunley Drive, New Addington, Croydon, CR0 0RG
- Local authority
- Croydon
- URN
- 142587
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.