The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Girls only.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 23.2 vs national 43.8)
- This is a girls-only school
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
23.2
20.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
A-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.07
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
11% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 823
- Capacity
- 97%
Governance
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Head
- Ms Annabel Davies (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Old Farleigh Road, Selsdon, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 8YB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGreenvale Primary School
Primary · 718m away
Selsdon Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 752m away
The Quest Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Gresham Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Gilbert Scott Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Quest Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Olympus
Independent · 1.6km away
Red Gates School
Special school · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Croydon High School?
Croydon High School currently has 823 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Croydon High School take?
Croydon High School caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is Croydon High School?
Croydon High School is in South Croydon, CR2 8YB, in the Croydon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Croydon High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Croydon High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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