It was founded in 1886, was designed by John Francis Bentley and is a Grade II* listed building.

He recommended that Bethel House, a large on the corner of Brixton Hill and Horsford Road, be bought so that a church can be built on the site.

[3] In 1902, Corpus Christi Primary School was built at the back of the church, on the land that was previously occupied by Bethel House.

[3] On 23 July 2005, the Jesuits handed back the administration of the church to the Archdiocese of Southwark who continue to serve the Parish.

The Parish has a relationship with Corpus Christi School whose mission statement states that 'We are here to educate our children to the highest possible standard in a community which has the Gospel values, traditions and beliefs of the Catholic Faith at the centre of its ethos.