Best Secondary Schools in Croydon 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 23 schools across Croydon. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

22%

Outstanding rate

69.5%

Avg KS2 SATs

36.2

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Riddlesdown Collegiate Secondary	Outstanding	65	View school
🥈	Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Secondary	Outstanding	64	View school
🥉	Orchard Park High School Secondary	Good	59	View school
4.	Coloma Convent Girls' School Secondary	Requires Improvement	55	View school
5.	St Joseph's College Secondary	Good	55	View school
6.	Harris Academy South Norwood Secondary	Outstanding	54	View school
7.	Coombe Wood School Secondary	Good	53	View school
8.	Oasis Academy Coulsdon Secondary	Good	51	View school
9.	Harris Invictus Academy Croydon Secondary	Outstanding	50	View school
10.	Woodcote High School Secondary	Good	50	View school
11.	The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy Secondary	Good	49	View school
12.	Oasis Academy Shirley Park Secondary	Good	48	View school
13.	Norbury High School for Girls Secondary	Good	48	View school
14.	St Mary's Catholic High School Secondary	Good	47	View school
15.	Harris Academy Purley Secondary	Outstanding	47	View school
16.	The Quest Academy Secondary	Good	47	View school
17.	Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School Secondary	Good	44	View school
18.	Thomas More Catholic School Secondary	Good	39	View school
19.	Shirley High School Performing Arts College Secondary	Requires Improvement	38	View school
20.	Ark Blake Academy Secondary	Good	33	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Croydon?

There are 23 secondary schools in Croydon, of which 5 (22%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Croydon?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Croydon is Riddlesdown Collegiate. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Croydon?

Primary and secondary school applications in Croydon are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Croydon council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Croydon?

22% of secondary schools in Croydon are rated Outstanding and 57% are rated Good. 74.4% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.