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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- 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
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 18.75%
- EHC plans
- 2.08%
Arts & extracurricular
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
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
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.