The short version
Rated Inadequate by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2024
- The school has significant spare capacity
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 34
- Capacity
- 52%
Governance
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Head
- Ms Bianca Greenhalgh
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksAdditional inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
106-108 Park Lane, Croydon, CR0 1JB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCroydon Metropolitan College
Independent · Very close
Heathfield Academy
Primary · 313m away
Cressey College
Independent · 335m away
Howard Primary School
Primary · 508m away
Victoria House PRU
Pupil referral unit · 590m away
Elmhurst School Ltd
Independent · 649m away
Whitgift School
Independent · 962m away
Harris Primary Academy Haling Park
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Bright Minds Creative Academy's Ofsted rating?
Bright Minds Creative Academy was rated Inadequate at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bright Minds Creative Academy?
Bright Minds Creative Academy currently has 34 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bright Minds Creative Academy take?
Bright Minds Creative Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Bright Minds Creative Academy?
Bright Minds Creative Academy is in Croydon, CR0 1JB, in the Croydon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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