The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
- 49% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 160
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 48.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Head
- Mrs Melissa Hendry (Interim Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2023 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
December 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Farnborough Avenue, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 8HD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGilbert Scott Primary School
Primary · Very close
Quest Primary School
Primary · Very close
The Quest Academy
Secondary · 356m away
Forestdale Primary School
Primary · 529m away
Selsdon Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 954m away
Courtwood Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Applegarth School
Primary · 1.4km away
Applegarth Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Red Gates School's Ofsted rating?
Red Gates School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Red Gates School?
Red Gates School currently has 160 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Red Gates School take?
Red Gates School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Red Gates School?
Red Gates School is in South Croydon, CR2 8HD, in the Croydon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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