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Rutherford School

Other independent special school · South Croydon, CR2 7HZ

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Rutherford School Ofsted rating

Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 23 Sept 2025

Ofsted rating
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

School facts

TypeOther independent special school
Ages3 to 25
Pupils33
GenderMixed
Head teacherMrs Suzanna Bance
Local authorityCroydon
Opened14 Jun 1971
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 101843.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils33
Girls16
Boys17
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.0
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.33

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near Rutherford School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miSecondaryCoombe Wood SchoolFree schools
Good
0.4 miPrimarySt Peter's Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.6 miNot applicableElmhurst School LtdOther independent school
Unrated
0.7 miNot applicableRoyal Russell SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.7 miSecondaryArchbishop Tenison's CofE High SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.7 miPrimaryHarris Primary Academy Haling ParkAcademy sponsor led
Outstanding
0.8 miPrimaryPark Hill Junior SchoolAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.8 miPrimaryPurley Oaks Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.8 miPrimaryPark Hill Infant SchoolCommunity school
Outstanding
0.9 miPrimaryHeathfield AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Outstanding

Frequently asked questions about Rutherford School

What is Rutherford School's Ofsted rating?

Rutherford School is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 23 Sept 2025.

How many pupils attend Rutherford School?

Rutherford School has 33 pupils aged 3 to 25.

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.