Riddlesdown Collegiate

Academy converter · Secondary school · Purley, Croydon
CR8 1EX
Composite score
63.4

School overview

Riddlesdown Collegiate is a secondary school serving Purley, Croydon, classified by the DfE as an academy converter. It has 2,067 pupils aged 11 to 19 on roll. At its most recent graded inspection, Ofsted rated Riddlesdown Collegiate 'Outstanding'. In the most recent GCSE results, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 50.7, above the national average of 46. Results have held broadly steady on the previous year. On our composite score, which combines the DfE attainment measures above, this places it in the top 26% of secondary schools nationally.

55% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in both English and maths, above the national average of about 45%. 76% achieved a standard pass (grade 4+) in English and maths. When comparing schools, it is still worth visiting in person to see whether the atmosphere and approach suit your child. This overview is generated automatically from the latest published DfE performance tables and Ofsted data; figures are rounded, and you can check the originals via the official links further down the page.

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#831
National rank
#228
In London
#4
In Croydon
Top 26%
Nationally

Performance (KS4 GCSE)

Attainment 8 score
50.7
National avg ≈ 46
Progress 8 score
% achieving 9–5 in English & Maths
55%
% achieving 9–4 in English & Maths
76%
% EBacc grade 5+
19%
EBacc average points score
4.52

Ofsted judgements

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Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding effective?
Yes
Sixth form provision
Outstanding

School profile

Pupils on roll 2,067 % FSM ever-6 18.9% % EAL 8.4% Age range 11–19 Gender Mixed

Location

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