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Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School
Russell Hill Road, Purley, Surrey, CR8 2XP, Croydon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
77.8 / 100
Top 22%
Better than 78% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
214
Capacity
226
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where 70% of pupils achieve the expected level, placing it in the top 36% nationally. The school's LocaleIQ score of 77.8 indicates it outperforms 78% of schools, suggesting a positive reputation within the community. However, only 12% of students reach the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 11 July 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 70% | Top 36% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 12% | Top 28% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British31.3%
Black African16.4%
White Other13.6%
Asian Indian6.1%
Mixed W+Asian5.6%
Asian Other5.6%
Mixed Other4.7%
Black Caribbean4.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.3%
Black Other3.3%
White Irish1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Other0.5%
Location
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51.34406, -0.12017 · CR8 2XP
School details
Local authorityCroydon
RegionLondon
URN101797
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 July 2023.
Is Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School a good school?
Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School scores 77.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 22% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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