Coloma Convent Girls' School
Coloma Convent Girls' School is a girls' secondary school in Croydon for ages 11 to 18.
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At a glance
- Type
- Academy
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 967
- Who it's for
- Girls only
- Admissions
- Not selective
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Address
- Upper Shirley Road, Croydon, CR9 5AS
- Phone
- 02086 546228
The school's websiteResults and performanceFull register entryMap
The school
- The school's mission is a community where Christ is at the centre as it nurtures the pursuit of greatness today in the leaders of tomorrow.
- The school was founded in 1869 by The Ladies of Mary, now known as The Daughters of Mary and Joseph.
Source: Coloma Convent Girls' School website; Coloma Convent Girls' School website. Checked 11 November 2026.
How it teaches
- The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5, matched to students' needs, interests and aspirations.
Source: Coloma Convent Girls' School website. Checked 10 November 2026.
Music, sport and trips
- Students with disabilities can take part in Physical Education and Sport and extra-curricular activities on the same basis as other students.
Source: Coloma Convent Girls' School website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Admissions
- Applications are welcome from throughout the community, regardless of faith or background, but oversubscription criteria apply when there are more applicants than places.
Source: Coloma Convent Girls' School website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Visiting
- Open evening on Monday 21st September 2026, with no need to book.
Source: Coloma Convent Girls' School website. Checked 11 November 2026.
The school day and clubs
- The school site opens to pupils at 7.30am daily and closes at 5.30pm.
- Breakfast is available for purchase from 7.30am to 8.10am in the dining hall for all year groups.
- Sixth Form students run a Gospel choir which is open to all.
Source: Coloma Convent Girls' School website; Coloma Convent Girls' School website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Support
- Wheelchair access is available in the 6th Form Centre, DT block, ground-floor classrooms and the Performing Arts Centre.
- The average point score is taken from the highest 8 grades and must include English and Maths.
Source: Coloma Convent Girls' School website; Coloma Convent Girls' School website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Grammar schools within 15 miles
- Wilson's SchoolBoys, Wallington, 3 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
- Wallington County Grammar SchoolBoys, Wallington, 4 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
- Wallington High School for GirlsGirls, Wallington, 4 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
- Newstead Wood SchoolGirls, Orpington, 5 miles. Newstead Wood Selection Test
- Sutton Grammar SchoolBoys, Sutton, 6 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
- St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar SchoolBoys, Orpington, 7 miles. St Olave's Selective Entrance Test
- Nonsuch High School for GirlsGirls, Sutton, 7 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
- Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar SchoolSidcup, 8 miles. Bexley Selection Test
- Bexley Grammar SchoolWelling, 9 miles. Bexley Selection Test
- Townley Grammar SchoolGirls, Bexleyheath, 10 miles. Bexley Selection Test
- Beths Grammar SchoolBoys, Bexley, 10 miles. Bexley Selection Test
- Tiffin SchoolBoys, Kingston upon Thames, 11 miles
School details: Get Information about Schools, Department for Education, URN 149347. Checked 9 November 2026.
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Daily challenges that keep pace with your child's school year
For Years 1 to 6, with a weekly view of what they have mastered and an 11+ track when you're ready.