St John's CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided primary school in Croydon (Croydon).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
A child took a walk in a deep, dark wood, He needed to find a school that was better than just good. "I need to find the perfect school for me, One that's kind and friendly and the best it can be." The boy walked down a path and behind some rocks, "Excuse me," said the child, "I need the perfect school for me, One that's kind and friendly and the best it can be."
"Well", said the fox with smile on his face "There is one I have heard of which sounds like a wonderful place. There are wonderful teachers who make sure all children learn, They teach wonderful lessons where everyone gets a turn. They plan wonderful learning and tickle pink wonderful books, It is just round the corner, you should take a look."
"Thank you" said the boy, "I must find that school The little boy continued down the woodland road, Until he saw a squirrel carrying a heavy load. "Excuse me" said the child, "I need the perfect school for me, One that's kind and friendly and the best it can be." "Don't you worry," said the squirrel bouncing high
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Awards
3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
- Music MarkMusic
- RHS School GardeningRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 101788
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Constituency
- Croydon East
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (14 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr John Phillipson | Chair of Governors | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Reid | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2026 |
| Tia Baker | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Julian Timm | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Andrea Marshall | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Alice Bimpong | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Emily Matheson | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Tabitha Singh | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Sam Powell | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Eamonn Prendergast | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Mark Adams | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Susan Candlish | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Jo Iyashere | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Rev Lu Gale | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2016 |
| Richard Thorn Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Martina Martin Former | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2006 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record