Best Schools in South Croydon
48 schools in South Croydon
Key Facts
- South Croydon is home to 48 schools, with 90.9% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, exceeding the national average of 90.0%.
- Primary schools in South Croydon have 59.8% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, slightly below the national average of 61.0%, with 4,673 pupils across 16 schools.
- Secondary schools in South Croydon have a Progress 8 score of 0.11, an Attainment 8 score of 47.39, and 51.6% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English and maths, outperforming national averages.
- In South Croydon, primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 21.74 and spending per pupil of £10,454, while secondary schools have a ratio of 22.86 and spending per pupil of £8,252.
Top Nurseries in South Croydon
29 nurseries in South Croydon
Top Primary Schools in South Croydon
16 primary schools in South Croydon
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
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils310
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Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School
South Croydon, CR2 6DF
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils369
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Top Secondary Schools in South Croydon
3 secondary schools in South Croydon
Top Independent Schools in South Croydon
5 independent schools in South Croydon
Croydon High School
South Croydon, CR2 8YB
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–19 · Girls
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils773
P/T Ratio–
Cumnor House School
South Croydon, CR2 6DA
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–13 · Boys
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils310
P/T Ratio–
Frequently Asked Questions
South Croydon has 48 schools, including 16 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 29 nurseries, 5 independent schools, 2 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | South Croydon | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 86% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 60% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.11 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 42.2 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 19% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 22.3:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £10,284 | £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.