MixedIndependent

Fidelis College

London, Croydon, London · SE19 1RT

A small independent school in Croydon, Fidelis College educates around 192 boys and girls from age 11 to 18 under the leadership of Mrs Maria Kemp. Its modest scale is reflected in a tight-knit sixth form of just 17 pupils. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school 'excellent' for both education quality and personal development, and found it fully compliant with regulatory standards. For families seeking an intimate setting where individual pupils are unlikely to be overlooked, the size is part of the appeal.

192

Pupils

excellent

ISI

£19,095

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender
Mixed
Type
independent (fee-paying) school
Age range
11-18
Pupils
192
Location
London, Croydon, London
Website
www.fidelis.org.uk
Telephone
02086 747229

Entrance & admissions

Entry age
11

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Headteacher

Head Mrs Maria Kemp

Latest results

Attainment 8

50.8

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

56%

National average 47%

Teaching & academics

Results sit comfortably above national benchmarks: an Attainment 8 score of 50.8 compares well with the national average of 46.9, and 56% of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths against a national figure of 47%. Teaching is geared towards GCSE, with sciences, mathematics, English and modern languages featuring prominently among popular subjects. Spanish and French are both offered, alongside humanities choices such as Religious Studies. Notably, around 19% of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting a school used to working with a range of learning needs.

Sixth form

Sixth-form pupils
17

Qualifications offered

GCSE

Learning support & SEN

SEN support
18.75%
EHC plans
2.08%

Arts & extracurricular

Languages

SpanishFrench

Popular GCSE subjects

SpanishReligious StudiesPhysicsMathematicsFrenchEnglish LiteratureEnglish LanguageDrama & Theatre StudiesChemistryBiology

Ethos & heritage

Boarding
No

Money matters

Day fees (per year)
£18,135 - £19,095

Inspection reports

ISI rating
excellent
ISI personal development
excellent
Last inspected
31 January 2023
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The last word

A small, ISI-'excellent' school with above-average GCSE outcomes and a genuinely personal scale. Day fees run from roughly £18,135 to £19,095 a year.

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Fidelis College 11+: frequently asked questions

Where is Fidelis College located?

Fidelis College is located at 147 Central Hill, London, SE19 1RT.

What type of school is Fidelis College?

Fidelis College is an independent (fee-paying) school in London.

How many pupils attend Fidelis College?

Fidelis College has approximately 192 pupils on roll.

What is Fidelis College's inspection rating?

Fidelis College is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 31 January 2023.

Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.