How many pupils attend St Chad's Catholic Primary School?

St Chad's Catholic Primary School has 336 pupils on roll.

What ages does St Chad's Catholic Primary School take?

St Chad's Catholic Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is St Chad's Catholic Primary School located?

St Chad's Catholic Primary School is located in London, SE25 6LR, Croydon.

How do I apply to St Chad's Catholic Primary School?

St Chad's Catholic Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does St Chad's Catholic Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — St Chad's Catholic Primary School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Reception places decided at St Chad's Catholic Primary School?

When St Chad's Catholic Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after Catholic children and all previously looked after Catholic children — Catholic children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a child arrangement order or special guardianship order; Catholic children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be so as a result of being adopted; 2. Baptised Catholic children — A baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided; 3. Looked after children and all previously looked after children — Adopted or subject to a child arrangement order or special guardianship order; includes children who ceased to be in state care outside England as a result of being adopted, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Within each category, in order: (i) a brother or sister on the school roll at the time of admission; (ii) living in the parish of St Chad's, South Norwood; (iii) social, pastoral and medical needs evidenced by an appropriate professional authority; (iv) proximity to the school of the child's home address, measured in a straight line from the school entrance by the local authority using a geographical computerised information system; equal distances decided by the drawing of lots.

What is the largest ethnic background at St Chad's Catholic Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 51.2% of pupils at St Chad's Catholic Primary School are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at St Chad's Catholic Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after Catholic children and all previously looked after Catholic children — Catholic children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a child arrangement order or special guardianship order; Catholic children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be so as a result of being adopted
2Baptised Catholic children — A baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided
3Looked after children and all previously looked after children — Adopted or subject to a child arrangement order or special guardianship order; includes children who ceased to be in state care outside England as a result of being adopted
4Children enrolled in the catechumenate — Evidence of enrolment in the catechumenate will be required
5Children who are members of Eastern Orthodox Churches — Evidence of Baptism will be required
6Children who are members of other faiths, Churches and denominations — Evidence of Baptism/dedication or evidence of membership required
7Any other children

If two applications tie: Within each category, in order: (i) a brother or sister on the school roll at the time of admission; (ii) living in the parish of St Chad's, South Norwood; (iii) social, pastoral and medical needs evidenced by an appropriate professional authority; (iv) proximity to the school of the child's home address, measured in a straight line from the school entrance by the local authority using a geographical computerised information system; equal distances decided by the drawing of lots

Determined arrangements ratified by Governors 04/02/2026 (Final Version). Up to 60 pupils (30 per class) into reception in September 2027.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

St Chad's Catholic Primary School: key facts

How many pupils attend St Chad's Catholic Primary School?: St Chad's Catholic Primary School has 336 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Chad's Catholic Primary School take?: St Chad's Catholic Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is St Chad's Catholic Primary School located?: St Chad's Catholic Primary School is located in London, SE25 6LR, Croydon.
How do I apply to St Chad's Catholic Primary School?: St Chad's Catholic Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does St Chad's Catholic Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — St Chad's Catholic Primary School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at St Chad's Catholic Primary School?: When St Chad's Catholic Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after Catholic children and all previously looked after Catholic children — Catholic children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a child arrangement order or special guardianship order; Catholic children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be so as a result of being adopted; 2. Baptised Catholic children — A baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided; 3. Looked after children and all previously looked after children — Adopted or subject to a child arrangement order or special guardianship order; includes children who ceased to be in state care outside England as a result of being adopted, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Within each category, in order: (i) a brother or sister on the school roll at the time of admission; (ii) living in the parish of St Chad's, South Norwood; (iii) social, pastoral and medical needs evidenced by an appropriate professional authority; (iv) proximity to the school of the child's home address, measured in a straight line from the school entrance by the local authority using a geographical computerised information system; equal distances decided by the drawing of lots.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Chad's Catholic Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 51.2% of pupils at St Chad's Catholic Primary School are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at St Chad's Catholic Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after Catholic children and all previously looked after Catholic children — Catholic children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a child arrangement order or special guardianship order; Catholic children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be so as a result of being adopted
2Baptised Catholic children — A baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided
3Looked after children and all previously looked after children — Adopted or subject to a child arrangement order or special guardianship order; includes children who ceased to be in state care outside England as a result of being adopted
4Children enrolled in the catechumenate — Evidence of enrolment in the catechumenate will be required
5Children who are members of Eastern Orthodox Churches — Evidence of Baptism will be required
6Children who are members of other faiths, Churches and denominations — Evidence of Baptism/dedication or evidence of membership required
7Any other children

Determined arrangements ratified by Governors 04/02/2026 (Final Version). Up to 60 pupils (30 per class) into reception in September 2027.

St Chad's Catholic Primary School: key facts

How many pupils attend St Chad's Catholic Primary School?: St Chad's Catholic Primary School has 336 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Chad's Catholic Primary School take?: St Chad's Catholic Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is St Chad's Catholic Primary School located?: St Chad's Catholic Primary School is located in London, SE25 6LR, Croydon.
How do I apply to St Chad's Catholic Primary School?: St Chad's Catholic Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does St Chad's Catholic Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — St Chad's Catholic Primary School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at St Chad's Catholic Primary School?: When St Chad's Catholic Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after Catholic children and all previously looked after Catholic children — Catholic children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a child arrangement order or special guardianship order; Catholic children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be so as a result of being adopted; 2. Baptised Catholic children — A baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided; 3. Looked after children and all previously looked after children — Adopted or subject to a child arrangement order or special guardianship order; includes children who ceased to be in state care outside England as a result of being adopted, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Within each category, in order: (i) a brother or sister on the school roll at the time of admission; (ii) living in the parish of St Chad's, South Norwood; (iii) social, pastoral and medical needs evidenced by an appropriate professional authority; (iv) proximity to the school of the child's home address, measured in a straight line from the school entrance by the local authority using a geographical computerised information system; equal distances decided by the drawing of lots.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Chad's Catholic Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 51.2% of pupils at St Chad's Catholic Primary School are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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