PrimaryData as of May 2026

Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School

Russell Hill Road, Purley, CR8 2XP

Voluntary aided school

Roman Catholic

Pupils

214

Ages

4-11

FSM

14.5%

Capacity

226

Ofsted

Good

Jul 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

88.0%

Writing

73.0%

Maths

91.0%

RWM Combined

70.0%

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About Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School

Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Purley, Croydon. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 70% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 214 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Russell Hill Road, Purley, CR8 2XP | More schools in Croydon

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jul 2023 — Good
Mar 2014 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School

What is Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What are Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School's latest exam results?

Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 70% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School located?

Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Purley, Croydon (CR8 2XP).

How many pupils attend Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School?

Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School has around 214 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School with other schools?

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