- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
53 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1179%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.5%
- Pupils
- 414
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.0
Schools in CR2
A postcode district in Croydon
- Postcode district
- 48 schools and nurseries
In short: CR2 is a postcode district in Croydon with 17 primary schools, 9 secondary schools and 26 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries4817 primary · 9 secondary · 26 nurseries
Top-rated
All CR2 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in CR2
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in CR2
17 in CR2, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
56 first choices, 59 offers made
Met the standard at 1184%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.5%
- Pupils
- 369
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.0
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
35 first choices, 29 offers made
Met the standard at 1175%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.8%
- Pupils
- 216
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.9
Top Secondary Schools in CR2
9 in CR2, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
321 first choices, 174 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1653.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.4%
- Pupils
- 1,162
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.8
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
109 first choices, 178 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1652.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.2%
- Pupils
- 1,013
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.8
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Results below the England average.
66 first choices, 104 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1640.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.4%
- Pupils
- 853
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.5
Nurseries in CR2
26 in CR2, highest Ofsted grade first
Birdhurst Day Nursery
South Croydon, CR2 7DU · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Brightsparks Day Nursery
South Croydon, CR2 8PR · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Castle Day Nursery
South Croydon, CR2 0NR · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in CR2
6 in CR2, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
321 first choices, 174 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1653.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.4%
- Pupils
- 1,162
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.8
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
109 first choices, 178 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1652.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.2%
- Pupils
- 1,013
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.8
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Results below the England average.
66 first choices, 104 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1640.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.4%
- Pupils
- 853
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.5
Special Schools in CR2
5 in CR2. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Red Gates School
South Croydon, CR2 8HD · Special · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 9.2%
- Pupils
- 160
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.0
Rutherford School
South Croydon, CR2 7HZ · Independent · All-through · Ages 3 to 25
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 33
- Pupils per teacher
- –
St Giles School
South Croydon, CR2 6DF · Special · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 11.9%
- Pupils
- 114
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.5
Private Schools in CR2
7 in CR2. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Rutherford School
South Croydon, CR2 7HZ · Independent · All-through · Ages 3 to 25
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 33
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Olympus
South Croydon, CR2 9LQ · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 48
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Croydon High School
South Croydon, CR2 8YB · Independent · All-through · Ages 3 to 19 · Girls
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 773
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in CR2, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding1
- Good30
- Requires improvement3
- Not graded yet14
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every CR2 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
CR2 has 48 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in CR2
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about CR2
Nearby areas
How many schools are in CR2?
CR2 has 48 schools, including 17 primary schools, 9 secondary schools, 26 nurseries, 7 independent schools, 5 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in CR2?
The highest-ranked schools in CR2 on Eduscope are Harris Primary Academy Haling Park, Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School, Greenvale Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in CR2?
There are 7 independent schools in CR2. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in CR2 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in CR2?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 48 schools in CR2 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.