Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School
Russell Hill Road, Purley, CR8 2XPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Croydon for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 153 schools in Croydon. It ranks 31st of 77 primary schools in Croydon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 July 2023, report published 24 September 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 July 2023
Pupils are very happy at this school. Everyone feels welcome and part of the school community. Values thread through school life, and pupils show respect to everyone. Pupils are excited about learning and proud to share their achievements. Leaders encourage pupils to be inquisitive and to enjoy their learning. All staff have high expectations of pupils. Behaviour in lessons is excellent. The school is positive and calm, so pupils can focus on learning. Pupils have high expectations of their own behaviour and support each other to follow rules. Pupils demonstrate a strong understanding of different faiths, cultures and beliefs. Staff and pupils have positive working relationships. Pupils trust staff at the school and know that they will support them should they have any concerns. Leaders provide a wealth of opportunities to develop pupils' characters. Pupils take on leadership roles such as 'friendship ambassadors', who provide support for pupils at playtime. Staff encourage pupils to support the wider community of the school. Visits and clubs enhance the curriculum offer. Pupils are proud to represent their school at music events and sporting competitions.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, curriculum thinking is not as well developed as in others. This means that pupils do not build and deepen their knowledge in some areas of the curriculum. Across all subjects, the school should ensure that the curriculum is designed and sequenced well so that pupils build their knowledge over time.
- On occasion, teaching does not routinely address pupils' misconceptions when checking their understanding. As a result, some pupils are not fully ready for future content. The school needs to ensure that all staff check pupils' understanding and act swiftly to address any misconceptions.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
33 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
212 pupils on roll, with places for 226
Schools near Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| St David's School | 0.5 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Laleham Lea School | 0.5 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Cumnor House School | 0.6 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Wallington Primary Academy | 0.7 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 31% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Dermot Mooney
- Phone
- 02086600115
- Address
- Russell Hill Road, Purley, CR8 2XP
- Local authority
- Croydon
- URN
- 101797
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.