What are the best private schools in Croydon?

Based on Ofsted ratings and exam results, the top-ranked private schools in Croydon include Croydon High School, Cumnor House School, and Cumnor House School. Rankings are updated regularly using the latest data from the Department for Education.

How many Ofsted Outstanding private schools are in Croydon?

Croydon has 24 private schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 89 are rated Good, meaning 90% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.

How are private schools in Croydon ranked on Eduscope?

Schools are ranked using a composite score that combines Ofsted or ISI inspection ratings, Key Stage exam results, pupil progress measures, and other performance indicators published by the Department for Education. The score is recalculated regularly as new data becomes available.

What is the average class size in Croydon private schools?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across private schools in Croydon is 21:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.

How much do private schools in Croydon cost?

Fees for private schools in Croydon vary by school and age group. Day school fees typically range from £10,000 to £20,000 per year, while boarding fees can exceed £30,000. Individual school pages on Eduscope include fee information where available.

Best Private Schools in Croydon

26 private schools found

Key Facts

In Croydon, 26 independent schools (6.8% of total) cater to 6,632 pupils, making up a significant proportion of the area's educational provision.
Of the 14 inspected independent schools in Croydon, 71.4% are rated Good or Outstanding, with 10 schools rated Good and none rated Outstanding.
The independent schools in Croydon have 0.0% of pupils eligible for free school meals, compared to the national average of 23.8%, and 22.7% have special educational needs.
Pupils in Croydon's independent schools achieve an Attainment 8 score of 20.51 and only 5.8% achieve grade 5+ in English & maths, significantly below national averages.

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Croydon High School

South Croydon, CR2 8YB

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–19 · Girls

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils773

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Cumnor House School

South Croydon, CR2 6DA

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–13 · Boys

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Absence–

Pupils310

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Cumnor House School

CR8 3HB

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–11 · Girls

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils131

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Elmhurst School Ltd

CR2 7DW

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11

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Absence–

Pupils126

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Laleham Lea School

Purley, CR8 3JJ

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11

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CR2 6YT

Independent · Primary · Ages 10–18 · Boys

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils1,515

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Abingdon House School Purley

Purley, CR8 2AN

Independent · Primary · Ages 10–17

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Absence–

Pupils72

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Al-Khair School

Croydon, CR0 6BE

Independent · Primary · Ages 11–16 · Boys

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Absence–

Pupils91

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Al-Khair School Preparatory School

CR0 3RA

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–11

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils241

P/T Ratio–

Al-Khair Secondary Girls

CR0 6BE

Independent · Primary · Ages 11–16 · Girls

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Absence–

Pupils91

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Aspire Learning

Croydon, CR0 5SP

Independent · Primary · Ages 5–11

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Absence–

Pupils54

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Croydon Metropolitan College

Croydon, CR0 1DN

Independent · Primary · Ages 14–35

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Absence–

Pupils5

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Rutherford School

South Croydon, CR2 7HZ

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–25

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Absence–

Pupils33

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The Write Time

London, CR0 4BH

Independent · Primary · Ages 11–18

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Absence–

Pupils59

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The New School

SE19 1RT

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–18

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Absence–

Pupils97

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Arise Academy

Croydon, CR0 2XX

Independent · Primary · Ages 11–19

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Absence–

Pupils30

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Olympus

South Croydon, CR2 9LQ

Independent · Primary · Ages 11–19

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Absence–

Pupils48

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Aya College (Educational Provision)

London, SE25 5PQ

Independent · Primary · Ages 10–18

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils0

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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 26 private schools in Croydon, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.

Area Benchmarks

Metric	Croydon	England
School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted)	71%	90%
Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard	66%	61%
Secondary ResultsProgress 8	-0.02	+0.00
Attainment 8	20.5	46.1
AttendancePersistent Absence	20%	20%
ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio	21.3:1	18.1:1
Spending per Pupil	£9,536	£7,460

About This Data

•School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
•Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
•Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.

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Best Private Schools in Croydon

Key Facts

Croydon High School

Cumnor House School

Cumnor House School

Elmhurst School Ltd

Laleham Lea School

Maypole School - Melville

Royal Russell School

Serenity School, Old Palace Croydon

St David's School

Supreme Education AP

Trinity School

Whitgift School

Abingdon House School Purley

Al-Khair School

Al-Khair School Preparatory School

Al-Khair Secondary Girls

Aspire Learning

Croydon Metropolitan College

Rutherford School

The Write Time

The New School

Arise Academy

Olympus

Aya College (Educational Provision)

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What are the best private schools in Croydon?

How many Ofsted Outstanding private schools are in Croydon?

How are private schools in Croydon ranked on Eduscope?

What is the average class size in Croydon private schools?

How much do private schools in Croydon cost?

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