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Croydon High School

Other independent school · South Croydon, CR2 8YB

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#150 of 2,536

Better than 94% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages3 to 19
Pupils773
GenderGirls
Head teacherMs Annabel Davies
Local authorityCroydon
Opened30 Sept 1980
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 101845.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolCroydonEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.23.14646.2
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 maths0%59.6%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 495--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolCroydonEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.45.43, better than England, better than Croydon30.9335
Average A-level gradeA---
Average points, best three A-levels45.43, better than England, better than Croydon30.9935.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsA---
AAB or better30.4%, better than England, better than Croydon8.9%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.07, similar to England--
A-level progressAverage, similar to England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study50--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.z--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils773
Girls773
Boys0
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.118
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.1

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

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.97.1%
Higher education91.2%
Employment5.9%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.2.9%
Further education0%
Apprenticeship0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near Croydon High School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miPrimaryGreenvale Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.5 miPrimarySelsdon Primary and Nursery SchoolFoundation school
Good
0.8 miSecondaryThe Quest AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Requires improvement
0.9 miPrimaryGresham Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
1.0 miPrimaryQuest Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
1.1 miPrimaryRidgeway Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
1.1 miPrimaryAtwood Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
1.1 miPrimaryCourtwood Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
1.1 miPrimaryForestdale Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
1.1 miNot applicableRoyal Russell SchoolOther independent school
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Frequently asked questions about Croydon High School

How does Croydon High School rank in England?

Croydon High School ranks 150 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 94% of schools).

What are Croydon High School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Croydon High School was A-, and 30.4% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Croydon High School?

Croydon High School has 773 pupils aged 3 to 19.

Does Croydon High School have a sixth form?

Yes, Croydon High 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.