St Chad's Catholic Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Chad's Catholic Primary School
Address: Alverston Gardens, South Norwood
Town/City: London
Postcode: SE25 6LR
Telephone Number: 02 0877 3470
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2016
Trust: St Chad's Catholic Primary School

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Tamsyn Lawlor
Capacity: 444
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 336 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 76% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 26.8%

Location and administration

URN: 142731
DfE Number: 306/3411
UKPRN: 10056127
UPRN: 100023261424
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Croydon (E09000008)
Constituency: Croydon West (E14001188)
Electoral Ward: South Norwood (E05011485)
Diocese: RC19(Archdiocese of Southwark)

Easting & Northing: 533380E, 167845N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 23' 40.58" N 0° 5' 2.79" W
Plus Code: 9C3X9WV8+R9

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mrs Rosie Blagrove - Trustee. Appointed on 17 July 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 July 2029.
  • Michelle Desira - Trustee. Appointed on 7 July 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 July 2030.
  • Julia Gant - Trustee. Appointed on 24 March 2020 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 22 May 2029.
  • Mrs Tamsyn Lawlor - Trustee. Appointed on 31 March 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 March 2029.
  • Tamsyn Lawlor - Accounting Officer. Appointed on 31 March 2025.
  • Ms Mary Dympna Lennon - Trustee. Appointed on 1 November 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 October 2025.
  • Mr David McCabe - Trustee. Appointed on 20 March 2024 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Hannah McNicholas - Trustee. Appointed on 23 May 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 22 May 2029.
  • Paula Mitchener - Trustee. Appointed on 1 January 2024 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Jenny Mooney - Trustee. Appointed on 1 January 2024 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Dr Yvonne Ndifor - Trustee. Appointed on 30 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 September 2028.
  • Rev Ambrose Echelono Ohene - Trustee. Appointed on 19 April 2021 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 26 March 2029.
  • Mrs Eileen Sawyer - Chief Financial Officer. Appointed on 17 June 2025.
  • Marco Starace - Member. Appointed on 31 January 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust).
  • Mr Marco Starace - Chair of Trustees. Appointed on 31 January 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 February 2027.
  • Mr Jeremy Taylor - Trustee. Appointed on 25 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 September 2028.
  • The Diocesan Financial Secretary of Southwark The Diocesan Financial Secretary of Southwark - Member. Appointed on 1 March 2016 (Foundation/sponsor members).
  • The Vicar General of Southwark The Vicar General of Southwark - Member. Appointed on 1 March 2016 (Foundation/sponsor members).