Croydon High School
South Croydon, Croydon, Greater London · CR2 8YB
Educating girls since 1874, Croydon High School is an independent day school in South Croydon serving around 820 pupils from ages 3 to 18. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded the school its top rating of "excellent" for both education quality and personal development, with all compliance standards met. With roughly 820 pupils, it sits comfortably in the medium-size band, and its sixth form remains relatively intimate at 81 students. The school suits families seeking a single-sex environment with continuity from nursery through to A-level.
820
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£24,564
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Girls
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 3-18
- Pupils
- 820
- Location
- South Croydon, Croydon, Greater London
- Website
- www.gdst.net/CroydonHigh
- Telephone
- 020 8260 7500
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Annabel Davies
Latest results
Attainment 8
23.2
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
GCSE grade 9-7
78%
A-level A*-A
47%
A-level A*-B
83%
Teaching & academics
At GCSE, 78% of grades fall in the 9-7 range, a strong showing that points to a high-achieving cohort. The sixth form continues this pattern, with 47% of A-level entries reaching A*-A and 83% reaching A*-B. Popular A-level choices span the sciences, humanities and social sciences, including Psychology, Mathematics, Chemistry and Economics, and the EPQ is available alongside the standard A-level offer. Academic scholarships recognise the most able candidates at entry.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 81
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 10.81%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Sport
Main sports
Beyond the classroom
Sport is a notable strength, with netball, hockey, tennis, athletics, swimming, rounders and badminton all on offer. The wider curriculum reflects breadth too, taking in Latin, Classical Civilisation, Music, Drama and Art at GCSE.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1874
- Boarding
- No
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £17,922 - £24,564
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 30 September 2025
The last word
A long-established girls' school with an ISI "excellent" rating and consistently high grades. Worth a close look for families wanting single-sex schooling and a clear academic focus.
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Croydon High School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Croydon High School located?
Croydon High School is located at Old Farleigh Road, Selsdon, South Croydon, CR2 8YB.
What type of school is Croydon High School?
Croydon High School is an independent (fee-paying) school in Greater London.
How many pupils attend Croydon High School?
Croydon High School has approximately 820 pupils on roll.
What is Croydon High School's inspection rating?
Croydon High School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 30 September 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.