The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
50.7
6.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
55%
13.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
51%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.11
Band 2Source: 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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
93%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 327 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 153 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 2,067
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 13.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Trust
- THE COLLEGIATE TRUST
- Head
- Mr Daniel Osborne (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Honister Heights, Purley, Surrey, CR8 1EX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAtwood Primary School
Primary · 957m away
Harris Primary Academy Kenley
Primary · 1.1km away
Kenley Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Gresham Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Olympus
Independent · 1.6km away
Warlingham School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Kingsdown Secondary School
Independent · 1.6km away
Hamsey Green Primary
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Riddlesdown Collegiate a selective school?
No. Riddlesdown Collegiate is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Riddlesdown Collegiate's Ofsted rating?
Riddlesdown Collegiate was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Riddlesdown Collegiate?
Riddlesdown Collegiate currently has 2,067 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Riddlesdown Collegiate take?
Riddlesdown Collegiate caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Riddlesdown Collegiate?
Riddlesdown Collegiate is in Purley, CR8 1EX, in the Croydon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Riddlesdown Collegiate have a sixth form?
Yes, Riddlesdown Collegiate has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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