The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 87% capacity. Girls only.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 57.4 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
57.4
13.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
62%
20.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
48%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.01
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
97%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 150 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 74 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 924
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 23.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Trust
- ST OSCAR ROMERO CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Danielle Bumford-Sinclair (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Upper Shirley Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR9 5AS
Town setting
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Orchard Way Primary School
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Coombe Wood School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Coloma Convent Girls' School a selective school?
No. Coloma Convent Girls' School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Coloma Convent Girls' School?
Coloma Convent Girls' School currently has 924 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Coloma Convent Girls' School take?
Coloma Convent Girls' School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Coloma Convent Girls' School?
Coloma Convent Girls' School is in Croydon, CR9 5AS, in the Croydon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Coloma Convent Girls' School have a sixth form?
Yes, Coloma Convent Girls' School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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