Schools in South Croydon
There are 18 schools in South Croydon on the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, including 9 primary and 3 secondary schools, under Croydon local authority. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 5 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in South Croydon (9)
- Atwood Primary SchoolAcademy converter · CR2 9EE
- Greenvale Primary SchoolCommunity school · CR2 8PR
- Gresham Primary SchoolCommunity school · CR2 9EA
- Purley Oaks Primary SchoolCommunity school · CR2 0PR
- Quest Primary SchoolAcademy converter · CR2 8HD
- Regina Coeli Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter · CR2 6DF
- Ridgeway Primary SchoolCommunity school · CR2 0EQ
- Selsdon Primary and Nursery SchoolFoundation school · CR2 8LQ
- St Peter's Primary SchoolAcademy converter · CR2 7AR
Secondary schools in South Croydon (3)
- Coombe Wood SchoolFree schools · CR2 7HY
- Harris Academy PurleyAcademy sponsor led · CR2 6DT
- The Quest AcademyAcademy sponsor led · CR2 8HD
Other phases in South Croydon (6)
- Croydon High SchoolOther independent school · CR2 8YB
- Cumnor House SchoolOther independent school · CR2 6DA
- OlympusOther independent special school · CR2 9LQ
- Red Gates SchoolCommunity special school · CR2 8HD
- Rutherford SchoolOther independent special school · CR2 7HZ
- St Giles SchoolCommunity special school · CR2 6DF
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in South Croydon?
The Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register lists 18 open schools with a South Croydon address (as of 5 June 2026), including 9 primary and 3 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in South Croydon guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, retrieved on 5 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in South Croydon?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.