The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy
The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy is a secondary school in Croydon for ages 11 to 16.
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At a glance
- Type
- Academy (sponsored)
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 758
- Who it's for
- Boys and girls
- Address
- Mitcham Road, Croydon, CR9 3AS
- Phone
- 02086 891255
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The school
- The school's mission is to serve and empower its diverse community by providing an inclusive, safe and nurturing environment that values and celebrates cultural differences.
- The school says it wants to encourage students to critically engage with the world around them and spark conversations and positive action.
Source: The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy website. Checked 11 November 2026.
How it teaches
- Teaching is informed by Rosenshine's principles of instruction.
- The FOCUS Reading curriculum helps students read non-fiction texts, delivered in tutor time with every student reading the same articles.
- All pupils take a weekly enrichment lesson on topics such as philosophy, debating, first aid and team building.
- All students use a ruler to follow along with reading, which is non-negotiable.
Source: The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy website; The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy website; The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy website. Checked 10 November 2026.
Music, sport and trips
- Pupils take part in music, sports and drama events, including a group who recently performed Shakespeare at a London theatre.
Source: The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Admissions
- The school has 850 students in Years 7 to 11.
Source: The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy website. Checked 11 November 2026.
The school day and clubs
- Many pupils take on leadership roles including prefects, student council members, house representatives or reading champions.
Source: The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Grammar schools within 15 miles
- Wallington County Grammar SchoolBoys, Wallington, 2 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
- Wilson's SchoolBoys, Wallington, 2 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
- Wallington High School for GirlsGirls, Wallington, 3 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
- Sutton Grammar SchoolBoys, Sutton, 3 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
- Nonsuch High School for GirlsGirls, Sutton, 5 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
- Tiffin SchoolBoys, Kingston upon Thames, 7 miles
- The Tiffin Girls' SchoolGirls, Kingston upon Thames, 8 miles
- Newstead Wood SchoolGirls, Orpington, 9 miles. Newstead Wood Selection Test
- St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar SchoolBoys, Orpington, 10 miles. St Olave's Selective Entrance Test
- Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar SchoolSidcup, 11 miles. Bexley Selection Test
- Bexley Grammar SchoolWelling, 11 miles. Bexley Selection Test
- Townley Grammar SchoolGirls, Bexleyheath, 12 miles. Bexley Selection Test
School details: Get Information about Schools, Department for Education, URN 141210. 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.