Schools in Croydon
54 schools in Croydon: 38 primary, 11 secondary, 4 independent, 1 college. 10 grammar schools are within 10 miles.
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Grammar schools within 10 miles
- Wilson's SchoolBoys, Wallington, 2.4 milesEntry through the Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
- Wallington County Grammar SchoolBoys, Wallington, 3.1 milesEntry through the Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
- Wallington High School for GirlsGirls, Wallington, 3.5 milesEntry through the Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
- Sutton Grammar SchoolBoys, Sutton, 4.9 milesEntry through the Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
- Nonsuch High School for GirlsGirls, Sutton, 6.5 milesEntry through the Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
- Newstead Wood SchoolGirls, Orpington, 6.5 milesEntry through the Newstead Wood Selection Test
- St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar SchoolBoys, Orpington, 7.8 milesEntry through the St Olave's Selective Entrance Test
- Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar SchoolMixed, Sidcup, 9.1 milesEntry through the Bexley Selection Test
- Tiffin SchoolBoys, Kingston upon Thames, 9.9 miles
- Bexley Grammar SchoolMixed, Welling, 9.9 milesEntry through the Bexley Selection Test
Independent senior schools within 5 miles
- Trinity School0.8 miles, ages 10 to 18
- Al-Khair Secondary Girls0.8 miles, ages 11 to 16
- Al-Khair SchoolCroydon, 0.8 miles, ages 11 to 16
- Royal Russell SchoolCroydon, 1 miles, ages 3 to 19
- Croydon Metropolitan CollegeCroydon, 1 miles, ages 14 to 35
- Whitgift School1.3 miles, ages 10 to 18
- BRIT School for Performing Arts and TechnologyCroydon, 1.6 miles, ages 14 to 19
- Aya College (Educational Provision)London SE25, 1.6 miles, ages 10 to 18
- Croydon High SchoolSouth Croydon, 2.1 miles, ages 3 to 19
- The New School3.6 miles, ages 4 to 18
Primary schools in Croydon
- Aerodrome Primary AcademyAges 3 to 11, 447 pupils
- Applegarth AcademyAges 3 to 11, 396 pupils
- Ark Oval Primary AcademyAges 4 to 11, 593 pupils
- Beddington Park AcademyAges 4 to 11, 350 pupils
Inspectors found that reading is well developed throughout the school, with children starting phonics as soon as they join Reception. Ofsted, October 2023
- Broadmead Primary SchoolAges 3 to 11, 394 pupils
- Castle Hill AcademyAges 3 to 11, 263 pupils
The report says the school has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection. Ofsted, July 2025
- Chestnut Park Primary SchoolAges 4 to 11, 608 pupils
- Courtwood Primary SchoolAges 4 to 11, 215 pupils
- Elmwood Infant SchoolAges 3 to 7, 357 pupils
Inspectors found that pupils feel safe at the school because of warm and nurturing relationships between staff and pupils. Ofsted, July 2024
- Elmwood Junior SchoolAges 7 to 11, 464 pupils
Inspectors found that pupils behave well and that lessons are rarely disrupted. Ofsted, March 2023
- Fairchildes Primary SchoolAges 2 to 11, 497 pupils
Inspectors found that weaker readers catch up quickly and learn to read with confidence, with prompt additional support. Ofsted, February 2024
- Forest AcademyAges 3 to 11, 180 pupils
- Forestdale Primary SchoolAges 4 to 11, 405 pupils
- Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery SchoolAges 3 to 11, 193 pupils
- Harris Primary Academy BensonAges 3 to 11, 238 pupils
Inspectors found that behaviour is excellent and that pupils understand the expectations and follow them. Ofsted, June 2023
- Harris Primary Academy CroydonAges 3 to 11, 414 pupils
Inspectors found that pupils' behaviour is exemplary and that they feel safe and are kept safe. Ofsted, September 2023
- Harris Primary Academy Haling ParkAges 3 to 11, 414 pupils
- Harris Primary Academy Purley WayAges 4 to 11, 577 pupils
- Heathfield AcademyAges 4 to 11, 411 pupils
Inspectors found pupils' behaviour is impeccable and that pupils focus extremely well on their learning in class. Ofsted, July 2025
- Howard Primary SchoolAges 4 to 11, 387 pupils
- John Wood School & NurseryAges 4 to 11, 310 pupils
Inspectors found that reading takes priority, with children starting to learn to read as soon as they join Reception. Ofsted, July 2024
- Krishna Avanti Primary SchoolAges 4 to 11, 212 pupils
- Monks Orchard Primary SchoolAges 2 to 11, 203 pupils
- Oasis Academy Shirley Park PrimaryAges 3 to 11, 589 pupils
- Orchard Way Primary SchoolAges 4 to 11, 204 pupils
The report says reading is a big priority, with pupils learning phonics from the start of Reception. Ofsted, January 2025
- Park Hill Infant SchoolAges 5 to 7, 270 pupils
- Park Hill Junior SchoolAges 7 to 11, 367 pupils
Inspectors found that adults support pupils with SEND skilfully so they access the same curriculum as their peers. Ofsted, May 2023
- Robert Fitzroy AcademyAges 4 to 11, 573 pupils
Inspectors found pupils treat one another and the adults, with kindness and respect in a welcoming school. Ofsted, November 2023
- Rowdown Primary SchoolAges 3 to 11, 316 pupils
The report says pupils behave sensibly and learn to recognise their feelings and make good choices about their behaviour. Ofsted, March 2025
- St John's CofE Primary SchoolAges 4 to 11, 418 pupils
- St Mary's Catholic Infant SchoolAges 3 to 7, 193 pupils
The report says pupils' behaviour in class and around the school is excellent, with rarely any disruption to learning. Ofsted, October 2022
- St. Mary's Catholic Junior SchoolAges 7 to 11, 216 pupils
The report says the school's curriculum is broad and ambitious, but some recently revised subjects focus on activities rather than the key knowledge pupils should learn. Ofsted, September 2023
- The Crescent Primary SchoolAges 4 to 11, 318 pupils
Inspectors found that children in the early years are expertly supported to develop detailed knowledge across the curriculum. Ofsted, July 2024
- The Minster Junior SchoolAges 7 to 11, 283 pupils
Inspectors found pupils' behaviour is exemplary and the school's CALM code helps staff and pupils understand what is expected of them. Ofsted, February 2025
- The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England AcademyAges 2 to 7, 211 pupils
- Tudor AcademyAges 3 to 11, 416 pupils
Inspectors found pupils achieve highly and produce excellent work, because teachers are very ambitious for what they can do. Ofsted, December 2024
- West Thornton Primary SchoolAges 4 to 11, 847 pupils
Inspectors found behaviour in lessons and around the school is calm, caring and harmonious, with pupils knowing the rules and following them. Ofsted, October 2024
- Woodside Primary SchoolAges 2 to 11, 426 pupils
Inspectors found pupils are happy, enjoy learning and feel safe and know trusted adults they can talk to about worries. Ofsted, April 2025
Secondary schools in Croydon
- Archbishop Tenison's CofE High SchoolAges 11 to 18, 833 pupils
- Ark Blake AcademyAges 11 to 18, 759 pupils
The report says reading is a strength, with weaker readers supported by skilled staff to catch up with their classmates. Ofsted, February 2023
- Coloma Convent Girls' SchoolAges 11 to 18, Girls, 967 pupils
- Harris Invictus Academy CroydonAges 11 to 18, 963 pupils
Inspectors found that pupils show excellent attitudes in lessons and that bullying or misbehaviour are both rare. Ofsted, January 2023
- Meridian High SchoolAges 11 to 18, 535 pupils
Inspectors found pupils feel safe, relationships are warm and friendly and bullying is rare. Leaders act quickly when it happens. Ofsted, January 2023
- Oasis Academy CoulsdonAges 11 to 16, 927 pupils
- Oasis Academy Shirley ParkAges 11 to 19, 1,017 pupils
Inspectors found teachers do not always check pupils’ learning precisely enough, which leads to gaps in some pupils’ learning. Ofsted, October 2024
- Orchard Park High SchoolAges 11 to 16, 675 pupils
Inspectors found that pupils receive an exceptional education, with extremely high expectations that let all pupils, including those with SEND, excel. Ofsted, January 2024
- Shirley High School Performing Arts CollegeAges 11 to 19, 800 pupils
Inspectors found teachers have strong subject knowledge and check regularly for understanding, taking action if pupils need help. Ofsted, December 2022
- St Mary's Catholic High SchoolAges 11 to 19, 565 pupils
- The Archbishop Lanfranc AcademyAges 11 to 16, 758 pupils
Independent schools in Croydon
- Al-Khair SchoolAges 11 to 16, Boys, 91 pupils
- BRIT School for Performing Arts and TechnologyAges 14 to 19, 1,445 pupils
- Croydon Metropolitan CollegeAges 14 to 35, 5 pupils
- Royal Russell SchoolAges 3 to 19, 1,296 pupils
Colleges in Croydon
- Croydon CollegeAges 16 to 99
School details: Get Information about Schools, Department for Education. Ofsted lines are our summaries of each school's latest report, which contain public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Help your child with what their year is learning
Daily maths and English challenges that keep pace with their school year, with a weekly view of what they have mastered. Add an 11+ track when you are ready.