St John's CofE Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: St John's CofE Primary School
Address: Spring Park Road, Shirley
Town/City: Croydon
County: Surrey
Postcode: CR0 5EL
Telephone Number: 02 0865 2260
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Martina Martin
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 418 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 8.4%

Location and administration

URN: 101788
DfE Number: 306/3003
UKPRN: 10074711
UPRN: 100022906527
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Croydon (E09000008)
Constituency: Croydon East (E14001186)
Electoral Ward: Shirley North (E05011482)
Diocese: CE36(Diocese of Southwark)

Easting & Northing: 535847E, 165564N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 22' 24.69" N 0° 2' 58.35" W
Plus Code: 9C3X9XF2+C5

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Mark Adams - Governor. Appointed on 27 September 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 26 September 2027.
  • Tia Baker - Governor. Appointed on 26 June 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 25 June 2026.
  • Alice Bimpong - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 March 2029.
  • Mrs Susan Candlish - Governor. Appointed on 8 December 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 December 2026.
  • Rev Lu Gale - Governor. Appointed on 28 September 2016 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Jo Iyashere - Governor. Appointed on 26 October 2022 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 25 November 2026.
  • Andrea Marshall - Governor. Appointed on 16 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 July 2029.
  • Martina Martin - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2006 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Emily Matheson - Governor. Appointed on 10 December 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 December 2028.
  • Mr John Phillipson - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Sam Powell - Governor. Appointed on 4 February 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 February 2028.
  • Mr Eamonn Prendergast - Governor. Appointed on 10 November 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 November 2027.
  • Ms Tabitha Singh - Governor. Appointed on 10 December 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 December 2028.
  • Richard Thorn - Governor. Appointed on 26 June 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 25 June 2026.
  • Julian Timm - Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 January 2030.