The BRIT School
Croydon, London Borough of Croydon · CR0 2HN
Few state schools have a reputation quite like The BRIT School, which has been nurturing creative talent in Croydon since 1991. Free to attend and unusually large at around 1,449 pupils, it blends academic study with the performing and creative arts, and admits at 11. Ofsted has judged every area it inspected as Outstanding, from quality of education and leadership to behaviour and personal development. With more than a fifth of pupils receiving SEN support, the school combines its creative mission with a strong inclusive ethos.
1,449
Pupils
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- state school
- Pupils
- 1,449
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 21
- Location
- Croydon, London Borough of Croydon
Headteacher
Principal Stuart Worden
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
30%
A-level A*-A
29%
A-level A*-B
47%
Teaching & academics
The curriculum spans GCSEs, A-levels and BTECs, reflecting a school that values both traditional qualifications and vocational creative pathways. At GCSE, 30% of grades reached the top 9-7 band, while at A-level 29% were A*-A and 47% A*-B. Popular A-level choices include English Literature, History, Mathematics and Film Studies, the last hinting at the school's distinctive creative leaning.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 1
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 22.53%
- EHC plans
- 2.63%
Sport
Main sports
Beyond the classroom
Sport sits alongside the arts here, with basketball, football, climbing and yoga among the activities on offer. The wider creative life of the school is woven into its identity, with rehearsals treated as seriously as lessons.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1991
- Boarding
- No
Mobile phone policy
In lessons and rehearsals, mobile phones must not be used unless directed by the teacher. In some instances, teachers instruct students to use their mobile for educational purposes. Around the building any recordings are only authorised with prior consent from staff. The teacher has the right to confiscate a student's phone if they are used without permission. Phones may then be collected from student services at the end of the day.
Inspection reports
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 19 November 2024
The last word
A genuinely distinctive, fully inclusive state school where creative ambition meets an Outstanding Ofsted record across the board.
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Where is The BRIT School located?
The BRIT School is located at Croydon, CR0 2HN.
What type of school is The BRIT School?
The BRIT School is a state-funded school.
How many pupils attend The BRIT School?
The BRIT School has approximately 1,449 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.