Croydon High School
School summary
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.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
78%
National average 23%
A-level A*-A
47%
National average 28%
A-level A*-B
83%
National average 55%
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 30 September 2025
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.
Languages
GCSE subjects
Head · Annabel Davies
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 81
A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
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.
Main sports
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1874
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 10.81%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £17,922 - £24,564
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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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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.