Croydon High School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary & Secondary

Post 16

PUPILS

823

AGES

3 - 18

GENDER

Girls only

TYPE

Other independent school

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Croydon High School Key Information

How Does The School Perform?

Inspection

NATIONAL AVG. 2.09

Independent Schools Inspectorate

(02/10/2025)

Full Report - All Reports

100%

NATIONAL AVG. 38%

5+ GCSEs grade 9-4 (standard pass or above) including English and maths

100%

NATIONAL AVG. 45%

GCSE Grade 5 (strong pass) or above in both English and maths

77%

INDEPENDENT AVG. 48%

Top grades at GCSE (9-7)

30%

NATIONAL AVG. 17%

3 A levels at AAB or higher inc. two facilitating subjects

57%

INDEPENDENT AVG. 49%

Top grades at A level (A*/A)

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Secondary Data
Explained for parents

45.22

A level average point score

INDEPENDENT AVERAGE 35.6

Average A level result

INDEPENDENT AVERAGE B-

Day

Boarding Type

Available

Scholarship Status

£4,127
to
£6,628

Day Fees Per Term
(excluding VAT)

10.8%

NATIONAL AVG. 15.0%

Pupils with SEN support

PREP

Preparatory school

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Croydon High School Key Information

Top Grades Compared With Other Schools

Top grades at GCSE (7-9) and top grades at A level (A*/A)

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Old Farleigh Road

Selsdon

South Croydon

CR2 8YB

020 8260 7500

Croydon

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School Description

Croydon High School offers all through education for girls from the age of 3 to 18. Its 14 acre green belt site offers magnificent grounds, airy classrooms, a floodlit all weather pitch and science, music and sports blocks. The wide ranging curriculum and broad extracurricular opportunities are supported by the school's outstanding pastoral care structure.

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Croydon High School Parent Reviews

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“Actively encourages girls to step forward”

11 May 2026 AUTHOR: A Parent

Having joined Croydon High in Nursery, my daughter is now in Year 3 and I’ve seen her grow into a confident, happy child in an environment where she can truly be herself. Choosing a girls-only school was important to me - I wanted her to have the space to find her voice, without feeling the need to step back or hold back her potential. What I value so much about Croydon High is how it actively encourages girls to step forward, to take up space, and to recognise their individual strengths. Each girl is supported to develop in her own way, which feels incredibly powerful. Most of all, I see the impact every day - she comes out of school full of excitement about what she’s learned and eager to share what’s challenged and inspired her.

“My daughter is challenged academically every day”

13 April 2026 AUTHOR: A Parent

One of the reasons I chose Croydon High for my daughter was its truly holistic approach, combining excellent pastoral care with strong academic achievement. There’s sometimes a misconception that a holistic education comes at the expense of academic rigour, but that hasn’t been our experience at all. My daughter is challenged academically every day, while also feeling fully supported and cared for. Striking that balance is something only the very best schools achieve, and Croydon High does it exceptionally well, consistently encouraging girls to reach the highest academic standards.

“Excellent relationships”

24 March 2026 AUTHOR: A Parent

Staff build excellent relationships with each girl and feedback and academic targets are completely tailored taking account of a girl's learning style

“A wonderful community to be part of”

14 June 2023 AUTHOR: A Parent

I feel so lucky to have my daughters at Croydon High School. This school is nourishing, creative, ambitious and it radiates this incredible positive energy. My daughters are fully supported, and they are given the tools to achieve their full potential. The curriculum is challenging and the co-curricular programme is outstanding. The pupils who attend Croydon High School are proud to be part of this wonderful community.

“A nurturing environment to help my daughter fly”

13 June 2023 AUTHOR: CroydonMum

My daughter has attended Croydon High since year 7. She is almost at the end of her journey at the school. It has built her confidence, academic achievement and enabled her to explore interests and activities in abundance. The individual nurturing from all staff from her form tutors, academic and support staff has been outstanding. A fabulous school.

“So much outside the classroom”

18 January 2018 AUTHOR: A Parent

At a time when many parents and children are “caught in the headlights” of SATS and the media talks of “teaching to the test”, I really feel like this school has been the right place for my daughters’ education. It is not just about the good teaching and smaller classes, but so much is offered here outside of the classroom. There are opportunities and experiences that are hard to measure, but I am certain, they form and influence my girls and prepare them for their futures. Parents often don’t say it enough, but we do appreciate all that you do greatly.

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News, Photos and Open Days from Croydon High School

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Last update: 24 June 2026

OPEN DAYS

Throughout the year, we hold a number of Open Events which entail a tour of the site where you will see all of our facilities and extensive grounds, followed by a talk from our Head.

Sixth Form Open Evening
24 September 2026
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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Senior School Open Morning
10 October 2026
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Visitors are always – without fail – impressed by every girl they meet. From the youngest to the oldest, they present themselves as outstanding ambassadors for the school in whatever situation they find themselves.

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UK’S FIRST ALL-GIRLS SCHOOL SATELLITE LAUNCH

Pupils from Croydon High School have taken a major step towards achieving their ambitious dream to become the first all-girls school in the world to design, build and launch a satellite into space.

The final stage of Phase 2 of Mission Pegasus took place on 1st July 2025, at the FAAM Airborne Laboratory aircraft, Cranfield University, when the student-led Astrogazers team conducted live flight testing of their CubeSat systems.

This milestone marks the culmination of an intense year of lab and remote testing, including work at the Surrey Space Centre and the installation of a remote sensor station on the school roof.

The Astrogazers team has already built a prototype satellite instrument and demonstrated that it can work in the vacuum of space through rigorous environmental testing.

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CROYDON HIGH SCHOOL RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS ARTSMARK GOLD AWARD

Pupils and staff at Croydon High are celebrating after receiving a prestigious Artsmark Gold Award in a momentous year for the programme as it celebrates 20 years of arts, culture and creativity in schools.

Dr Darren Henley CBE, Chief Executive of the Arts Council, said: “I would like to congratulate Croydon High School on their Artsmark Award. Becoming an Artsmark school demonstrates that through offering a broad, ambitious, and creative curriculum, every pupil can develop character and resilience, increasing their knowledge, curiosity and skills that will remain with them through to adult life.”

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SPORTING EXCELLENCE AT CROYDON HIGH

At Croydon High, sport is a cornerstone of our school culture – a space where every girl can grow in confidence, challenge herself, and discover the joy of movement and teamwork.

This year has been nothing short of exceptional. From our youngest swimmers in the Junior School to our senior athletes on the national stage, our girls have excelled across a broad range of disciplines, both individually and as teams.

We are proud to hold multiple National and GDST titles, in a variety of different sports including athletics, softball, netball, cricket, hockey, gymnastics swimming and waterpolo.

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Meet the Head: Annabel Davies

Ms Annabel Davies recently returned to the UK from working at Harrow International School Hong Kong where she was Principal Deputy Head (Curricular) leading on curriculum and teaching and learning across the school for pupils aged from 3-18. Throughout her career, she has held leadership positions in both international and UK-based schools, including Surbiton
High School.

Ms Davies is a musician and studied music at Wells Cathedral School before moving on to Royal Holloway, University of London, to continue her study of music. She achieved the National Qualification of Headship in March 2022. Ms Davies is an enthusiastic advocate of the benefits of an all-girls’ education believing that the development of skills such as resilience, creativity, emotional intelligence and the ability to lead are essential traits to be developed in a girl’s educational journey.

Who/what inspired you to become a teacher?

Music triggered my desire to be a teacher. I had a fantastic Director of Music when I was at Prep School who really believed in me and always encouraged me. I was certainly inspired as a musician by him, going on to study music at Wells Cathedral School and then at university.

We are still in touch now and I used to teach on his summer music courses until very recently. He made a huge impact on my life and I knew early on that I wanted to do the same for other young people.

What achievement are you most proud of as Head?

As the new Head of Croydon High School, I am already so proud of the spirit of the school and the achievements of the pupils. The school community has achieved so much despite the challenges of the pandemic. I think as a Head, you are always proud of the developments of each child and being able to see them flourish is the greatest privilege.

What does a successful school look like to you?

A successful school is vibrant; it has a buzz of excitement amongst both pupils and staff. Successful schools care about their whole community and aim for high standards in all areas. I believe successful schools are forward thinking and ready to embrace opportunities. They nurture each and every child in their care and ensure open and honest communication. A successful school has integrity at the centre of all it does. The pupils should be at the heart of every school. At Croydon High, we are committed to making a difference to ‘every girl, every day’. This is our mantra and permeates everything we do.

What is the most important quality you want every child to have when they leave your school? And why?

I believe that resilience is one of the most important qualities we nurture in our pupils. The modern world is complex and rapidly evolving and I believe it is vital that our girls develop a strength of character that allows them to thrive in any environment. Research has shown that ’human qualities’ are going to be even more important as technology continues to develop. I believe resilience is a key strength that will transform a young person’s ability to navigate the world and their place in it.

Please give 5 words to describe the ethos of your school.

Inspirational, nurturing, innovative, curious, and kind.

Croydon High School Catchment Area Map

This school is independently managed and its admission criteria may be selective. There is no set catchment area as pupils are admitted from a wide variety of postcodes and, in the case of boarding schools, from outside the UK. Contact the school directly or visit their website for more information on Admissions Policy and Procedures.