Located in Croydon, BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 14 to 19. The school is a city technology college and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology currently has around 1447 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 35.3% boys and 64.7% girls. Around 16.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21.8%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 49.2%.
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 94% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (93%) , including 73% who stay in school sixth forms and 14% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | 60 The Crescent, Croydon, CR0 2HN |
| Website: | http://www.brit.croydon.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02086655242 |
| School Type: | City technology college |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Croydon |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Stuart Worden |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 101849 |
Ofsted inspection date: 19/11/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 14 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1450 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1447 |
| Number of Boys: | 511 |
| Number of Girls: | 936 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 21.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 49.20% | 712 |
| Other Mixed | 9.70% | 140 |
| Other White | 9.50% | 138 |
| Caribbean | 5.90% | 85 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 5.40% | 78 |
| African | 4.60% | 66 |
| Other Black | 4.50% | 65 |
| White and Asian | 3.50% | 50 |
| White and Black African | 2.90% | 42 |
| Irish | 1.20% | 18 |
| Other Asian | 1.20% | 17 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.90% | 13 |
| Indian | 0.70% | 10 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 0.30% | 4 |
| Unclassified | 0.30% | 4 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre 23 Dagnall Park , South Norwood SE25 5PL | 3out of 4 | 173 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 774 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 1,588 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 1,630 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Crescent Primary School The Crescent , CR0 2HN | 3out of 4 | 196 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crescent Primary School The Crescent , CR0 2HN | - not rated | 196 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadmead Primary School 366 Sydenham Road , CR0 2EA | 3out of 4 | 367 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadmead Primary School 366 Sydenham Road , CR0 2EA | - not rated | 369 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadmead Junior School 366 Sydenham Road , CR0 2EA | - not rated | 520 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selhurst Mathematics and Computing Specialist School The Crescent , CR0 2HN | - not rated | 43 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Selhurst Boys' High School The Crescent , CR9 2LX | - not rated | 147 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Stanley Technical High School for Boys Davidson Road , CR0 6DD | - not rated | 936 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Woburn Road , CR9 2EE | 3out of 4 | 1,297 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Blake Academy 6 Morland Road , CR0 6NA | 3out of 4 | 1,313 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 1,427 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 2,093 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology 60 The Crescent , Selhurst CR0 2HN | - not rated | 0 yd | City technology college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aya College (Educational Provision) Holly Lodge , 16 Edith Road SE25 5PQ | - not rated | 201 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Independent PRU 35 Northcote Road , CR0 2HX | - not rated | 440 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| RHIS School (Incorporating ALTE School) Bridge House , Rear of 2a Bensham Manor Road CR7 7AA | - not rated | 518 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arise Academy Cornerstones, 14 Willis Road , CR0 2XX | - not rated | 896 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.