Riddlesdown Collegiate Catchment Area
Riddlesdown Collegiate is a academy converter secondary school in Purley, Croydon , serving pupils aged 11–19, with 2067 pupils, and a capacity of 2040 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–19
Age range
2,067
Pupils
2,040
Capacity
101%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2023
Riddlesdown Collegiate Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Riddlesdown Collegiate sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Croydon. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Croydon before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
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- Full address
- Honister Heights, Purley, CR8 1EX
- Local authority
- Croydon
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–19 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 13.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 138178
Other Secondary Schools in Purley
If Riddlesdown Collegiate is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Purley are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Riddlesdown Collegiate
Is Riddlesdown Collegiate oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Riddlesdown Collegiate currently has 2067 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 2040 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Riddlesdown Collegiate? ▾
Admission to Riddlesdown Collegiate is managed by Croydon. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Riddlesdown Collegiate cover? ▾
Riddlesdown Collegiate is a secondary school in Purley, Croydon, serving pupils aged 11–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Riddlesdown Collegiate? ▾
Riddlesdown Collegiate was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.