Question 1

How many secondary schools are in Croydon?

Accepted Answer

There are 23 secondary schools in Croydon, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.

Question 2

What are the best secondary schools in Croydon?

Accepted Answer

Based on Ofsted ratings and exam results, the top-ranked secondary schools in Croydon include Riddlesdown Collegiate, Ark Blake Academy, and Harris Academy South Norwood. Rankings are updated regularly using the latest data from the Department for Education.

Question 3

How many Ofsted Outstanding secondary schools are in Croydon?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

How are secondary schools in Croydon ranked on Eduscope?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

What is the average Progress 8 score for secondary schools in Croydon?

Accepted Answer

The average Progress 8 score across secondary schools in Croydon is -0.02. Progress 8 measures how much progress pupils make between Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to pupils with similar prior attainment nationally.

Question 6

What is the average class size in Croydon secondary schools?

Accepted Answer

The average pupil-teacher ratio across secondary 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.

Question 7

How do I choose a secondary school in Croydon?

Accepted Answer

When choosing a secondary school in Croydon, consider Ofsted ratings, GCSE results (Progress 8 and Attainment 8), sixth form provision, and the school's specialisms. You can compare all 23 secondary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, and admissions policy.

Metric	Croydon	England
School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted)	86%	90%
Secondary ResultsProgress 8	+0.05	+0.00
Attainment 8	46.3	46.1
AttendancePersistent Absence	26%	20%
ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio	19.5:1	18.1:1
Spending per Pupil	£8,527	£7,460

Best Secondary Schools in Croydon

Riddlesdown Collegiate

Ark Blake Academy

Harris Academy South Norwood

Coombe Wood School

Coloma Convent Girls' School

St Joseph's College

Shirley High School Performing Arts College

Harris Academy Purley

Orchard Park High School

Harris City Academy Crystal Palace

Meridian High School

Harris Invictus Academy Croydon

Oasis Academy Shirley Park

St Mary's Catholic High School

The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy

The Quest Academy

Thomas More Catholic School

Oasis Academy Arena

Harris Academy Beulah Hill

Norbury High School for Girls

Oasis Academy Coulsdon

Woodcote High School

Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School

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