Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, based in London, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a roman catholic religious character.

Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School currently has around 402 pupils on roll, which is about 91% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 46.8% boys and 53.2% girls. Around 19.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 2.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 2.2%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 26.4%. african pupils make up about 20.4% , followed by other white at 14.7%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Trent Road, London, SW2 5BL
Website: www.corpuschristischool.co.uk
Telephone: 02072744722
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Lambeth
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Jean Connery
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 137295

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 01/05/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 443
Number of Pupils: 402
Number of Boys: 188
Number of Girls: 214

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 2.5% 4%
Persistent absence: 2.2% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British26.40%106
African20.40%82
Other White14.70%59
Other Mixed9.00%36
Other (any other ethnic group)8.00%32
White and Black Caribbean7.00%28
Caribbean4.00%16
White and Asian3.50%14
White and Black African3.00%12
Other Black2.20%9
Irish1.70%7
Other Asian0.20%1
Indian0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Well Above Average (3.7)
Writing: Well Above Average (4.0)
Maths: Well Above Average (3.2)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
76%
Town average
69%
Local authority average
66%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
22%
Town average
13%
Local authority average
12%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
109.0
Town average
106.3
Local authority average
106.3
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
108.0
Town average
106.0
Local authority average
105.3
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Triangle Nursery School
35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL
4out of 4 777 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre
35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL
3out of 4 816 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Maytree Nursery School
4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG
4out of 4 999 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Holmewood Nursery School
66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW
4out of 4 1,052 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Balham Nursery School
72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL
- not rated 2,855 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Trent Road , SW2 5BL
- not rated 0 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Trent Road , Lambeth SW2 5BL
4out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Sudbourne Primary School
Mandrell Road , Brixton SW2 5EF
3out of 4 279 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Ashby Mill Primary School
Prague Place , Off Lyham Road SW2 5EB
- not rated 576 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Brockwell Junior School
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- not rated 625 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Trinity Academy
Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1QS
3out of 4 58 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
South Bank Utc
56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS
- not rated 61 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School
Walsingham School
Clapham Common , West Side SW4 9AW
- not rated 900 yd Community school Not Applicable Girls More About School
Dick Sheppard School
Tulse Hill , SW2 2QA
- not rated 911 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Harris Academy Clapham
Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD
3out of 4 987 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
South Bank University Sixth Form
56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS
- not rated 61 yd Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Harris Clapham Sixth Form
73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX
- not rated 659 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
South Bank Colleges
45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL
- not rated 1,631 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College
Malwood Road , SW12 8EN
- not rated 2,284 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Durand Academy
Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD
- not rated 2,267 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Dunraven School
94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB
3out of 4 2,832 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Brixton College for Further Education
56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS
- not rated 62 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
JUS Education
12a Danbury Mews , SM6 0BY
- not rated 236 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Windmill School
Mandrell Road , Brixton SW2 5DW
- not rated 468 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Clapham Park School
127 Park Hill , Clapham SW4 9PA
- not rated 788 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Orchard Centre
Christchurch Road , SW2 2ES
- not rated 879 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.