St Mary's Catholic High School
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Mary's Catholic High School
Address: Woburn Road
Town/City: Croydon
County: Surrey
Postcode: CR9 2EE
Telephone Number: 02 0868 3837
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-19)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Conal Patrick Shields
Capacity: 1115
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 565 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 51% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 34.3%

Location and administration

URN: 101814
DfE Number: 306/4702
UKPRN: 10017849
UPRN: 200001205201
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Croydon (E09000008)
Constituency: Croydon West (E14001188)
Electoral Ward: Fairfield (E05011468)
Diocese: RC19(Archdiocese of Southwark)

Easting & Northing: 532461E, 166335N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 22' 52.51" N 0° 5' 52.34" W
Plus Code: 9C3X9WJ2+GV

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. St. Mary's Catholic Junior School (0.2km)
  2. St Mary's Catholic Infant School (0.2km)
  3. Supreme Education AP (0.3km)
  4. Harris Invictus Academy Croydon (0.4km)
  5. Chestnut Park Primary School (0.6km)
  6. Al-Khair School (0.6km)
  7. Al-Khair Secondary Girls (0.6km)
  8. Ark Oval Primary Academy (0.7km)
  9. Al-Khair School Preparatory School (0.7km)
  10. Croydon College (0.8km)
Governors

  • Mr David Hennessey - Governor. Appointed on 18 December 2025 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 17 December 2029.
  • Jill Manson - Governor. Appointed on 13 December 2023 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 12 December 2027.
  • Mr Noel McEvilly - Governor. Appointed on 2 March 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 1 March 2028.
  • Elizabeth O'Dwyer - Governor. Appointed on 10 May 2013 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 9 May 2027.
  • Denise Peart - Governor. Appointed on 13 December 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 12 December 2027.
  • Mr Conal Patrick Shields - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2014 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Bernard Tomkins - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 26 May 2026 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 25 May 2030.