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2026 Best Secondary Schools in South Croydon Area

Schools whose postal address is in South Croydon, London. Explore 4 secondary schools in South Croydon. The current top-ranked secondary schools are Croydon High School, Coombe Wood School, and Harris Academy Purley. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for South Croydon

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

South Croydon78%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

South Croydon40.0

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

South Croydon49%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

South Croydon3.3

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

South Croydon7.4/10

England7.4/10

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

South Croydon

78%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

South Croydon

40.0vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

South Croydon

49%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

South Croydon

3.3vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

South Croydon

7.4/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in South Croydon

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