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.

Croydon has 23 secondary schools, of which 3 (13%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 16 rated Good — 83% of secondary schools in Croydon are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Riddlesdown Collegiate currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Croydon follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

23
Total schools
3
Outstanding
13%
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 73 View school
🥈 Coombe Wood School
Secondary
 Good 68 View school
🥉 Harris Invictus Academy Croydon
Secondary
 Outstanding 66 View school
4. Coloma Convent Girls' School
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 64 View school
5. Harris Academy South Norwood
Secondary
 Good 62 View school
6. Harris Academy Purley
Secondary
 Good 61 View school
7. Norbury High School for Girls
Secondary
 Good 60 View school
8. Woodcote High School
Secondary
 Good 60 View school
9. St Joseph's College
Secondary
 Good 59 View school
10. Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School
Secondary
 Good 59 View school
11. Oasis Academy Coulsdon
Secondary
 Good 59 View school
12. Orchard Park High School
Secondary
 Good 58 View school
13. Ark Blake Academy
Secondary
 Good 58 View school
14. Thomas More Catholic School
Secondary
 Good 55 View school
15. Harris City Academy Crystal Palace
Secondary
 Outstanding 53 View school
16. Shirley High School Performing Arts College
Secondary
 Good 49 View school
17. St Mary's Catholic High School
Secondary
 Good 48 View school
18. Meridian High School
Secondary
 Good 45 View school
19. Oasis Academy Shirley Park
Secondary
 Good 44 View school
20. Harris Academy Beulah Hill
Secondary
 — 43 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 3 (13%) 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?
13% of secondary schools in Croydon are rated Outstanding and 70% 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.