Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School
Address: Russell Hill Road
Town/City: Purley
County: Surrey
Postcode: CR8 2XP
Telephone Number: 02 0866 0115
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Dermot Mooney
Capacity: 226
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 212 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 94% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 14.2%

Location and administration

URN: 101797
DfE Number: 306/3404
UKPRN: 10071656
UPRN: 200001190963
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Croydon (E09000008)
Constituency: Croydon South (E14001187)
Electoral Ward: Purley & Woodcote (E05011476)
Diocese: RC19(Archdiocese of Southwark)

Easting & Northing: 531024E, 162230N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 20' 40.9" N 0° 7' 12.07" W
Plus Code: 9C3X8VVH+VX

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Thomas More Catholic School (0.0km)
  2. Purley Nursery School (0.5km)
  3. Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) (0.7km)
  4. St David's School (0.7km)
  5. Laleham Lea School (0.9km)
  6. Cumnor House School (1.0km)
  7. The John Fisher School (1.0km)
  8. Wallington Primary Academy (1.1km)
  9. Harris Academy Purley (1.3km)
  10. Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School (1.4km)
Governors

  • Nadina Bedlow - Governor. Appointed on 13 January 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 January 2030.
  • Mike Fisher - Governor. Appointed on 28 March 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 December 2025.
  • Mr Warren Lavocah - Governor. Appointed on 13 December 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 December 2028.
  • Michelle McFeeley - Governor. Appointed on 30 April 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 April 2029.
  • Abbie Mears Varney - Governor. Appointed on 4 July 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 21 January 2026.
  • Mr Dermot Mooney - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2006 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Veronica Moulder - Governor. Appointed on 18 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 March 2029.
  • Mr Bernard Munn - Governor. Appointed on 14 September 2022 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 13 September 2026.
  • Father Francis Murphy - Governor. Appointed on 8 August 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 August 2028.
  • Cindy Piper - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 26 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Cindy Piper - Governor. Appointed on 21 January 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 January 2026.
  • Cindy Piper - Governor. Appointed on 20 January 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 January 2030.
  • Mr James Porter - Governor. Appointed on 15 March 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 14 March 2027.
  • Charlotte Stewart - Governor. Appointed on 15 October 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Joanna Tomsky - Governor. Appointed on 15 July 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 14 July 2030.