Elmhurst School Ltd
South Croydon, Croydon, Greater London · CR2 7DW
Elmhurst School is a small, mixed independent school in South Croydon catering for children from ages 3 to 11. With around 101 pupils on roll, it offers an intimate setting where staff are likely to know each child well. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school good overall, and singled out personal development as excellent. One note for parents to explore directly: the school's most recent inspection found that compliance standards were not met.
101
Pupils
good
ISI
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 3-11
- Pupils
- 101
- Location
- South Croydon, Croydon, Greater London
- Website
- https://www.elmhurstschool.net/
- Telephone
- 020 8688 0661
Headteacher
Head Mrs Sara Marriott
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Teaching & academics
The ISI judged the quality of pupils' education to be good. Strikingly, the school records 99 per cent of pupils as receiving SEN support, which suggests a strong focus on tailored learning and individual attention - a point worth discussing with the school to understand how this shapes day-to-day teaching.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 0.99%
- EHC plans
- 0.99%
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 18 June 2024
The last word
A small, nurturing prep school led by Head Mrs Sara Marriott, with excellent personal development - though prospective families should ask about the unmet compliance finding from the latest inspection.
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Elmhurst School Ltd 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Elmhurst School Ltd located?
Elmhurst School Ltd is located at 44-48 South Park Hill Road, South Croydon, South Croydon, CR2 7DW.
What type of school is Elmhurst School Ltd?
Elmhurst School Ltd is an independent (fee-paying) school in Greater London.
How many pupils attend Elmhurst School Ltd?
Elmhurst School Ltd has approximately 101 pupils on roll.
What is Elmhurst School Ltd's inspection rating?
Elmhurst School Ltd is inspected by the ISI and was judged "good" at its inspection on 18 June 2024.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.