A-level 2024/25
#489 of 2,536
Better than 80% of schools in England
Ranked by average points per A-level entry.
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 101835.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Croydon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 26.4 | 46 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 0% | 64.3% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 0% | 46.1% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 0% | 13.1% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 0% | 59.6% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 144 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.
| Measure | This school | Croydon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10. | 39.18, better than England, better than Croydon | 30.93 | 35 |
| Average A-level grade | B | - | - |
| Average points, best three A-levels | 39.55, better than England, better than Croydon | 30.99 | 35.78 |
| Average grade, best three A-levels | B | - | - |
| AAB or better | 16.9%, similar to England, better than Croydon | 8.9% | 17.5% |
| A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average. | -0.15, worse than England | - | - |
| A-level progress | Below average, worse than England | - | - |
| Students at the end of 16 to 18 study | 128 | - | - |
| Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs. | Dist*- | - | - |
Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 1,296 |
| Girls | 524 |
| Boys | 772 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 304 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 8 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 78.1% |
| Higher education | 70.8% |
| Employment | 7.3% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 6.6% |
| Further education | 0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% |
Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Secondary | Coombe Wood School | Free schools | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Jan 2023. | |
| 0.8 mi | Secondary | The Quest Academy | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Mar 2024. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Selsdon Primary and Nursery School | Foundation school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 25 Mar 2025. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Quest Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Feb 2023. | |
| 1.0 mi | Secondary | Coloma Convent Girls' School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 21 Apr 2026. | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | St Peter's Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 30 Jan 2013. | |
| 1.1 mi | Secondary | Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 14 Apr 2026. | |
| 1.1 mi | Secondary | Shirley High School Performing Arts College | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 30 Nov 2022. | |
| 1.1 mi | Not applicable | Croydon High School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 1.2 mi | Primary | Ridgeway Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Nov 2018. |
Royal Russell School ranks 489 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 80% of schools).
In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Royal Russell School was B, and 16.9% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).
Royal Russell School has 1,296 pupils aged 3 to 19.
Yes, Royal Russell School teaches students up to age 19.
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.