What did School Atlas judge St Mary's Catholic High School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?

School Atlas judged St Mary's Catholic High School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Expected standard at its inspection in January 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.

How many pupils attend St Mary's Catholic High School?

St Mary's Catholic High School has 565 pupils on roll.

What ages does St Mary's Catholic High School take?

St Mary's Catholic High School admits pupils aged 11 to 19.

Where is St Mary's Catholic High School located?

St Mary's Catholic High School is located in Croydon, CR9 2EE, Croydon.

How do I apply to St Mary's Catholic High School?

St Mary's Catholic High 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 secondary places is 31 October.

Does St Mary's Catholic High School have a religious character?

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

How far from St Mary's Catholic High School were places offered?

The furthest place offered at St Mary's Catholic High School for 2023-24 (Year 7) was 20.326 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

How are Year 7 places decided at St Mary's Catholic High School?

When St Mary's Catholic High School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after Catholic children / previously looked after Catholic children — Looked after Catholic children and all previously looked after 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 the admissions authority) to have been in state care outside of England and cease to be in state care outside of England as a result of being adopted; 2. Baptised Catholic children with Certificate of Practice — Baptised Catholic children, in possession of a Certificate of Practice. (See Note A); 3. Baptised Catholic children — Baptised Catholic children. A baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 120 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where the last remaining place is to be allocated and two or more children are deemed to live at the same distance from the school the place will be decided by the drawing of lots. (This applies after sub-priorities: i. sibling on roll; ii. social, pastoral and medical needs; iii. proximity to the school measured in a straight line from the School entrance.).

What is the largest ethnic background at St Mary's Catholic High School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 38.4% of pupils at St Mary's Catholic High School are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

St Mary's Catholic High School: Ofsted, Results & Catchment

How far did offers reach?

20.326miles

was the furthest place offered for 2023-24 (Year 7). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

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How places are decided at St Mary's Catholic High School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after Catholic children / previously looked after Catholic children — Looked after Catholic children and all previously looked after 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 the admissions authority) to have been in state care outside of England and cease to be in state care outside of England as a result of being adopted.
2Baptised Catholic children with Certificate of Practice — Baptised Catholic children, in possession of a Certificate of Practice. (See Note A)
3Baptised Catholic children — Baptised Catholic children. A baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided.
4Looked after children / previously looked after children (any faith) — Looked after children and all previously looked after children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a child arrangement order or special guardianship order. Children who appear (to the admissions authority) to have been in state care outside of England and cease to be in state care outside of England as a result of being adopted.
5Children enrolled in the catechumenate — Children enrolled in the catechumenate. Evidence of enrolment in the catechumenate will be required.
6Members of Eastern Orthodox Churches — Children who are members of Eastern Orthodox Churches. Evidence of Baptism will be required.
7Members of other faiths, Churches and denominations — Children who are members of other faiths, Churches and denominations. Evidence of Baptism/dedication or evidence of membership required.
8Any other children — Any other children.

If two applications tie: Where the last remaining place is to be allocated and two or more children are deemed to live at the same distance from the school the place will be decided by the drawing of lots. (This applies after sub-priorities: i. sibling on roll; ii. social, pastoral and medical needs; iii. proximity to the school measured in a straight line from the School entrance.)

The document states 8 main oversubscription categories; within any category exceeding places available, three further sub-priorities (i. siblings, ii. social/pastoral/medical needs, iii. proximity) are applied in order, with drawing of lots as final tie-break for equal distance.

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 Mary's Catholic High School: key facts

What did School Atlas judge St Mary's Catholic High School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged St Mary's Catholic High School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Expected standard at its inspection in January 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Mary's Catholic High School?: St Mary's Catholic High School has 565 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Mary's Catholic High School take?: St Mary's Catholic High School admits pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is St Mary's Catholic High School located?: St Mary's Catholic High School is located in Croydon, CR9 2EE, Croydon.
How do I apply to St Mary's Catholic High School?: St Mary's Catholic High 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 secondary places is 31 October.
Does St Mary's Catholic High School have a religious character?: Yes — St Mary's Catholic High School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How far from St Mary's Catholic High School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at St Mary's Catholic High School for 2023-24 (Year 7) was 20.326 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Year 7 places decided at St Mary's Catholic High School?: When St Mary's Catholic High School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after Catholic children / previously looked after Catholic children — Looked after Catholic children and all previously looked after 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 the admissions authority) to have been in state care outside of England and cease to be in state care outside of England as a result of being adopted; 2. Baptised Catholic children with Certificate of Practice — Baptised Catholic children, in possession of a Certificate of Practice. (See Note A); 3. Baptised Catholic children — Baptised Catholic children. A baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 120 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where the last remaining place is to be allocated and two or more children are deemed to live at the same distance from the school the place will be decided by the drawing of lots. (This applies after sub-priorities: i. sibling on roll; ii. social, pastoral and medical needs; iii. proximity to the school measured in a straight line from the School entrance.).
What is the largest ethnic background at St Mary's Catholic High School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 38.4% of pupils at St Mary's Catholic High School are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

20.326miles

was the furthest place offered for 2023-24 (Year 7). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at St Mary's Catholic High School, year by year →

How places are decided at St Mary's Catholic High School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after Catholic children / previously looked after Catholic children — Looked after Catholic children and all previously looked after 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 the admissions authority) to have been in state care outside of England and cease to be in state care outside of England as a result of being adopted.
2Baptised Catholic children with Certificate of Practice — Baptised Catholic children, in possession of a Certificate of Practice. (See Note A)
3Baptised Catholic children — Baptised Catholic children. A baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided.
4Looked after children / previously looked after children (any faith) — Looked after children and all previously looked after children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a child arrangement order or special guardianship order. Children who appear (to the admissions authority) to have been in state care outside of England and cease to be in state care outside of England as a result of being adopted.
5Children enrolled in the catechumenate — Children enrolled in the catechumenate. Evidence of enrolment in the catechumenate will be required.
6Members of Eastern Orthodox Churches — Children who are members of Eastern Orthodox Churches. Evidence of Baptism will be required.
7Members of other faiths, Churches and denominations — Children who are members of other faiths, Churches and denominations. Evidence of Baptism/dedication or evidence of membership required.
8Any other children — Any other children.

St Mary's Catholic High School: key facts

What did School Atlas judge St Mary's Catholic High School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged St Mary's Catholic High School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Expected standard at its inspection in January 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Mary's Catholic High School?: St Mary's Catholic High School has 565 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Mary's Catholic High School take?: St Mary's Catholic High School admits pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is St Mary's Catholic High School located?: St Mary's Catholic High School is located in Croydon, CR9 2EE, Croydon.
How do I apply to St Mary's Catholic High School?: St Mary's Catholic High 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 secondary places is 31 October.
Does St Mary's Catholic High School have a religious character?: Yes — St Mary's Catholic High School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How far from St Mary's Catholic High School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at St Mary's Catholic High School for 2023-24 (Year 7) was 20.326 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Year 7 places decided at St Mary's Catholic High School?: When St Mary's Catholic High School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after Catholic children / previously looked after Catholic children — Looked after Catholic children and all previously looked after 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 the admissions authority) to have been in state care outside of England and cease to be in state care outside of England as a result of being adopted; 2. Baptised Catholic children with Certificate of Practice — Baptised Catholic children, in possession of a Certificate of Practice. (See Note A); 3. Baptised Catholic children — Baptised Catholic children. A baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 120 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where the last remaining place is to be allocated and two or more children are deemed to live at the same distance from the school the place will be decided by the drawing of lots. (This applies after sub-priorities: i. sibling on roll; ii. social, pastoral and medical needs; iii. proximity to the school measured in a straight line from the School entrance.).
What is the largest ethnic background at St Mary's Catholic High School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 38.4% of pupils at St Mary's Catholic High School are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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