--- description: "Welcome to St Elphege’s Infant and Junior RC Schools – a caring Catholic community dedicated to the spiritual, moral, and educational development of every child." url: "https://stelphegesrcschools.org.uk/" school: "St Elphege's RC Infant and Junior Schools" --- [term-dates](https://stelphegesrcschools.org.uk/term-dates) [Outstanding In Our Recent Ofsted and Section 48 Inspections ](https://stelphegesrcschools.org.uk/about-us/inspection-reports)Ranked #47 in the Country In Times Top 1000 Schools in England 2026 92% Combined Attainment Score at the End of Key Stage 2 Reigning Champions of Borough Athletics for 8 Consecutive Years ## Latest News ![Image of Junior Choir at the Songs and Hymns of Praise](https://files.schudio.com/st-elphege-s-rc-infant-and-junior-schools/imagecache/720x440c/news/Concert.jpg) 25 June 2026 ### [Junior Choir at the Songs and Hymns of Praise](https://stelphegesrcschools.org.uk/news/2026-06-25-junior-choir-at-the-songs-and-hymns-of-praise) The Junior Choir were invited to join with Croydon Brass at St Michael's Church in West Croydon. ![Image of Coulsdon and Purley Prize Winners Concert](https://files.schudio.com/st-elphege-s-rc-infant-and-junior-schools/imagecache/720x440c/news/Brown_Orange_And_Beige_Illustrated_Music_Instrumental_Group_Project_Presentation_(1).jpg) 28 April 2026 ### [Coulsdon and Purley Prize Winners Concert](https://stelphegesrcschools.org.uk/news/2026-04-28-coulsdon-and-purley-prize-winners-concert) Representatives of the infant and junior choirs and string group attended the Coulsdon and Purley Prize Winners Concert on Friday, to pick up their awards. We were very proud of the children-their behaviour was impeccable during the concert and the Junior Choir were described as 'magnificent' in their performance by a retired secondary Head of Music who was in the audience. ![Image of Music Success at the Coulsdon and Purley Festival](https://files.schudio.com/st-elphege-s-rc-infant-and-junior-schools/imagecache/720x440c/news/purple_modern_music_collection_YouTube_channel.jpg) 13 March 2026 ### [Music Success at the Coulsdon and Purley Festival](https://stelphegesrcschools.org.uk/news/2026-03-13-music-success-at-the-coulsdon-and-purley-festival) The Infant and Junior Choirs and the String Group have had a great month at the Coulsdon and Purley festival. ![](https://files.schudio.com/st-elphege-s-rc-infant-and-junior-schools/imagecache/1024x1024c/homepage/welcome.jpg) ## Executive Headteacher's Welcome #### May I take this opportunity to welcome you to our community and to thank you for choosing The Federation of St Elphege's RC Infant and Junior Schools. We are an expanding school of approximately 750 pupils and provide education for children from the age of three to eleven. The school opened in 1969 and recently celebrated it's 50th anniversary. It is a successful and inclusive school. At the heart of our school life and curriculum is our Mission Statement. It colours all our aims and is reflected in the day-to-day running of our school. The staff and the Chairman of Governors, Mr Tom Tamplin and the governing body of the school look forward to meeting you. If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to [contact us](https://stelphegesrcschools.org.uk/contact). **Martin Jones** [About Us](https://stelphegesrcschools.org.uk/about-us) ## **Our Mission Statement** #### 'With God all things are possible.' With the help of God’s love, St Elphege’s RC Infant and Junior Schools will seek to develop the whole child. Each child is uniquely created and precious to God and it is our mission, guided by the Holy Spirit, to nurture each child’s spiritual, moral and academic growth. 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Known for his piety, charity, and leadership, he was appointed Archbishop of Canterbury in 1006. At a time when England was under threat from Viking invasions, Elphege remained with his people, offering them spiritual and material support. In 1011, Viking raiders captured him during their attack on Canterbury. Though held for ransom, Elphege refused to allow his people to pay a large sum for his freedom, unwilling to burden them further. As a result, he was brutally martyred in 1012—stoned to death by his captors. 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