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2025 Best Secondary Schools in Croydon Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top secondary schools across Croydon. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Secondary Schools in Croydon

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Independent · Secondary & Post-16
#2CROYDON
#63England

Trinity School, Croydon

Shirley Park, Croydon, Croydon, CR9 7AT
Croydon council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
1,032 pupils
Mixed
10-18 years
None
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · Secondary & Post-16
#1CROYDON
#62England

Whitgift School

Haling Park, Croydon, CR2 6YT
Croydon council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
1,556 pupils
Boys
10-18 years
None
Sixth Form
Boarders
Details
Independent · All-through
#3CROYDON
#117England

Croydon High School

Old Farleigh Road, Selsdon, South Croydon, CR2 8YB
Croydon council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
799 pupils
Girls
3-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Nursery
Details
Independent · All-through
#4CROYDON
#202England

Old Palace of John Whitgift School

Old Palace Road, Croydon, Croydon, CR0 1AX
Croydon council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
334 pupils
Girls
10-18 years
None
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · Secondary & Post-16
#7CROYDON
#401England

The Cedars School

147 Central Hill, London, London, SE19 1RS
Croydon council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
259 pupils
Boys
11-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · All-through
#6CROYDON
#278England

Royal Russell School

Coombe Lane, Croydon, CR9 5BX
Croydon council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
1,225 pupils
Mixed
3-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Nursery
Boarders
Details
Independent · Secondary & Post-16
#27CROYDON
#2,360England

BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology

60 The Crescent, Selhurst, Croydon, CR0 2HN
Croydon council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
1,436 pupils
Mixed
14-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#10CROYDON
#918England

Coloma Convent Girls' School

Upper Shirley Road, Croydon, CR9 5AS
Croydon council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
1,026 pupils
Girls
11-18 years
Catholic
Last distance offered:
N/A
Application Demand
Primary School165 offers / 393 applications
Subscription: 2.4xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#14CROYDON
#1,402England

Riddlesdown Collegiate

Honister Heights, Purley, CR8 1EX
Croydon council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
2,060 pupils
Mixed
11-18+ years
None
Last distance offered:
N/A
Application Demand
Primary School312 offers / 1379 applications
Subscription: 4.4xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Special Classes
Details

Map of Secondary Schools in Croydon

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Neighbourhoods in Croydon

Coombe is a popular residential pocket within the Croydon area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Croydon and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6Royal Russell SchoolIndependentAll-through3-18+ yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
#15Coombe Wood SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Royal Russell School#6
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
Coombe Wood School#15
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Coulsdon is a popular residential pocket within the Croydon area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Croydon and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#16Woodcote High SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
Woodcote High School#16
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Croydon is a popular residential pocket within the Croydon area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Croydon and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Old Palace of John Whitgift SchoolIndependentAll-through10-18 yearsGirlsNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Old Palace of John Whitgift School#4
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 10-18 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Crystal Palace is a popular residential pocket within the Croydon area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Croydon and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7The Cedars SchoolIndependentSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsBoysNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
#5The Laurels SchoolIndependentAll-through4-18 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
The Cedars School#7
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
The Laurels School#5
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 4-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

New Addington is a popular residential pocket within the Croydon area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Croydon and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#30Meridian High SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Meridian High School#30
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Norbury is a popular residential pocket within the Croydon area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Croydon and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#13Norbury High School for GirlsStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsGirlsNoneGood
Norbury High School for Girls#13
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Old Coulsdon is a popular residential pocket within the Croydon area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Croydon and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#18Oasis Academy CoulsdonStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Oasis Academy Coulsdon#18
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Purley is a popular residential pocket within the Croydon area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Croydon and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#12The John Fisher SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsBoysCatholicGood
#19Harris Academy PurleyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
#25Thomas More Catholic SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedCatholicGood
The John Fisher School#12
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
Harris Academy Purley#19
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Thomas More Catholic School#25
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good

Riddlesdown is a popular residential pocket within the Croydon area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Croydon and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#14Riddlesdown CollegiateStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
Riddlesdown Collegiate#14
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

Selhurst is a popular residential pocket within the Croydon area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Croydon and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#27BRIT School for Performing Arts and TechnologyIndependentSecondary & Post-1614-18+ yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology#27
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 14-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

Selsdon is a popular residential pocket within the Croydon area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Croydon and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Croydon High SchoolIndependentAll-through3-18+ yearsGirlsNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Croydon High School#3
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-18+ years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Shirley is a popular residential pocket within the Croydon area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Croydon and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2Trinity School, CroydonIndependentSecondary & Post-1610-18 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
#10Coloma Convent Girls' SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsGirlsCatholicRequires Improvement
#22Oasis Academy Shirley ParkStateAll-through3-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
#31Shirley High School Performing Arts CollegeStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
#20Orchard Park High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Trinity School, Croydon#2
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 10-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
Coloma Convent Girls' School#10
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Requires Improvement
Oasis Academy Shirley Park#22
School Type: State
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Shirley High School Performing Arts College#31
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Orchard Park High School#20
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

South Croydon is a popular residential pocket within the Croydon area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Croydon and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1Whitgift SchoolIndependentSecondary & Post-1610-18 yearsBoysNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
#26The Quest AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
#23Archbishop Tenison's CofE High SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
#32St Mary's Catholic High School, CroydonStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedCatholicGood
Whitgift School#1
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 10-18 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
The Quest Academy#26
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement
Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School#23
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good
St Mary's Catholic High School, Croydon#32
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good

South Norwood is a popular residential pocket within the Croydon area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Croydon and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#17Harris Academy South NorwoodStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
#33Oasis Academy ArenaStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
N/AAya College (Educational Provision)IndependentAll-through10-18 yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
Harris Academy South Norwood#17
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Oasis Academy Arena#33
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement
Aya College (Educational Provision)N/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 10-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available

Streatham is a popular residential pocket within the Croydon area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Croydon and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/ASilburn ReidIndependentSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneNot applicable
Silburn ReidN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not applicable

Thornton Heath is a popular residential pocket within the Croydon area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Croydon and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#29The Archbishop Lanfranc AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy#29
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Upper Norwood is a popular residential pocket within the Croydon area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Croydon and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#11Harris City Academy Crystal PalaceStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
#21St Joseph's College, LondonStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsBoysCatholicGood
#28Harris Academy Beulah HillStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneNo Ofsted graded rating yet
N/AHillcrestIndependentSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneNot applicable
Harris City Academy Crystal Palace#11
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding
St Joseph's College, London#21
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
Harris Academy Beulah Hill#28
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: No Ofsted graded rating yet
HillcrestN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not applicable

West Croydon is a popular residential pocket within the Croydon area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Croydon and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#24Harris Invictus Academy CroydonStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
#8Al-Khair SchoolIndependentSecondary11-16 yearsBoysNoneInformation not available
#9Al-Khair Secondary GirlsIndependentSecondary11-16 yearsGirlsNoneInformation not available
N/AArk Blake AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Harris Invictus Academy Croydon#24
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding
Al-Khair School#8
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available
Al-Khair Secondary Girls#9
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available
Ark Blake AcademyN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

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