Question 1

What schools serve South Croydon?

Accepted Answer

There are 18 schools in South Croydon, Croydon — including Purley Oaks Primary School, Gresham Primary School, Greenvale Primary School, Selsdon Primary and Nursery School, Cumnor House School and more. You can view each school's catchment area guidance and admissions policy on catchment.school.

Question 2

How many primary and secondary schools are in South Croydon?

Accepted Answer

South Croydon has 9 primary schools and 3 secondary schools. There are also 6 other schools (such as all-through or special schools) in the area. All data is sourced from the Department for Education's GIAS register.

Question 3

How do I find out if my address is in a school's catchment area in South Croydon?

Accepted Answer

To check whether your address falls within a school's catchment area in South Croydon, use the postcode search tool at catchment.school. Catchment area boundaries for South Croydon schools are set by Croydon and reviewed each year. You can also consult the school's admissions policy or contact the Croydon admissions team directly for the most up-to-date boundary maps.

Question 4

Who sets catchment area boundaries for schools in South Croydon?

Accepted Answer

Catchment area boundaries for schools in South Croydon are set by Croydon as the admissions authority. Community and voluntary-controlled schools follow the council's published admissions policy, while academies and voluntary-aided schools may set their own. Boundaries are reviewed annually and published each September for the following academic year.

Schools in South Croydon

Primary Schools in South Croydon (9)

Purley Oaks Primary School

Gresham Primary School

Greenvale Primary School

Selsdon Primary and Nursery School

Ridgeway Primary School

Atwood Primary School

St Peter's Primary School

Quest Primary School

Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School

Secondary Schools in South Croydon (3)

Harris Academy Purley

The Quest Academy

Coombe Wood School

Other Schools in South Croydon (6)

Cumnor House School

Rutherford School

Croydon High School

St Giles School

Red Gates School

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