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2025 Best Sixth Form Schools in Croydon Area

Find the perfect sixth form for your A-Level studies. Explore top sixth form schools across Croydon. Filter by Ofsted rating, A-Level performance, Oxbridge success, and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Sixth Form Schools in Croydon

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Independent · Secondary & Post-16
#1CROYDON
#64England

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
#2CROYDON
#90England

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
#196England

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
#5CROYDON
#391England

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
#4CROYDON
#376England

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
#398England

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 · Post-16
#7CROYDON
#688England

Cambridge Tutors College

Water Tower Hill, Croydon, CR0 5SX
Croydon council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
58 pupils
Mixed
14-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Boarders
Details
Independent · Secondary & Post-16
#8CROYDON
#814England

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
#1,047England

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

Map of Sixth Form Schools in Croydon

Interactive map showing sixth form schools in Croydon. Uses the same markers and behaviour as the map page.

Neighbourhoods in Croydon

Beddington is a popular area within the Croydon region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Croydon and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AThe Link School, CroydonStateNot Applicable4-18+ yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
The Link School, CroydonN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Not Applicable
Age Range: 4-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

Coombe is a popular area within the Croydon region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Croydon and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6Royal Russell SchoolIndependentAll-through3-18+ yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
#22Coombe 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#22
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Coulsdon is a popular area within the Croydon region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Croydon and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#15Woodcote High SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
Woodcote High School#15
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Croydon is a popular area within the Croydon region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Croydon and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5Old Palace of John Whitgift SchoolIndependentAll-through10-18 yearsGirlsNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Old Palace of John Whitgift School#5
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 area within the Croydon region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Croydon and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4The Cedars SchoolIndependentSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsBoysNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
#17The Laurels SchoolIndependentAll-through4-18 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
The Cedars School#4
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#17
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 area within the Croydon region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Croydon and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AMeridian High SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
N/AAddington Valley AcademyStateNot Applicable2-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
Meridian High SchoolN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Addington Valley AcademyN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Not Applicable
Age Range: 2-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Norbury is a popular area within the Croydon region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Croydon and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#14Norbury High School for GirlsStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsGirlsNoneGood
Norbury High School for Girls#14
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Purley is a popular area within the Croydon region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Croydon and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#13The John Fisher SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsBoysCatholicGood
#25Harris Academy PurleyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
#26Thomas More Catholic SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedCatholicGood
The John Fisher School#13
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
Harris Academy Purley#25
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Thomas More Catholic School#26
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good

Riddlesdown is a popular area within the Croydon region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Croydon and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

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

Selhurst is a popular area within the Croydon region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Croydon and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#8BRIT School for Performing Arts and TechnologyIndependentSecondary & Post-1614-18+ yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology#8
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 14-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

Selsdon is a popular area within the Croydon region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Croydon and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

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 area within the Croydon region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Croydon and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1Trinity School, CroydonIndependentSecondary & Post-1610-18 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
#10Coloma Convent Girls' SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsGirlsCatholicRequires Improvement
#12Oasis Academy Shirley ParkStateAll-through3-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
#19Shirley High School Performing Arts CollegeStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
Trinity School, Croydon#1
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#12
School Type: State
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Shirley High School Performing Arts College#19
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

South Croydon is a popular area within the Croydon region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Croydon and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2Whitgift SchoolIndependentSecondary & Post-1610-18 yearsBoysNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
#9Croydon Metropolitan CollegeIndependentPost-1614-18+ yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
#21The Quest AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
#24Archbishop Tenison's CofE High SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
N/ASt Mary's Catholic High School, CroydonStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedCatholicGood
N/ASt Giles School, South CroydonStateNot Applicable2-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
Whitgift School#2
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 10-18 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
Croydon Metropolitan College#9
School Type: Independent
Phase: Post-16
Age Range: 14-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available
The Quest Academy#21
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#24
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, CroydonN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
St Giles School, South CroydonN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Not Applicable
Age Range: 2-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

South Norwood is a popular area within the Croydon region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Croydon and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#20Harris Academy South NorwoodStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
#27Harris Professional Skills Sixth FormStatePost-1616-18+ yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
N/ABeckmead CollegeStateNot Applicable14-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
N/AAya College (Educational Provision)IndependentAll-through10-18 yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
Harris Academy South Norwood#20
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form#27
School Type: State
Phase: Post-16
Age Range: 16-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available
Beckmead CollegeN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Not Applicable
Age Range: 14-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
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

Thornton Heath is a popular area within the Croydon region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Croydon and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/ABensham Manor SchoolStateNot Applicable11-18+ yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
Bensham Manor SchoolN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Not Applicable
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

Upper Norwood is a popular area within the Croydon region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Croydon and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#16Harris City Academy Crystal PalaceStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
#18St Joseph's College, LondonStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsBoysCatholicGood
N/AHarris Academy Beulah HillStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneNo Ofsted graded rating yet
N/APriory School, LondonStateNot Applicable11-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
Harris City Academy Crystal Palace#16
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding
St Joseph's College, London#18
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
Harris Academy Beulah HillN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: No Ofsted graded rating yet
Priory School, LondonN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Not Applicable
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Waddon is a popular area within the Croydon region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Croydon and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7Cambridge Tutors CollegeIndependentPost-1614-18+ yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Cambridge Tutors College#7
School Type: Independent
Phase: Post-16
Age Range: 14-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

West Croydon is a popular area within the Croydon region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Croydon and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#23Harris Invictus Academy CroydonStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
N/AArk Blake AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Harris Invictus Academy Croydon#23
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding
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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