Riddlesdown Collegiate, based in Purley, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a academy converter 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.
Riddlesdown Collegiate currently has around 2067 pupils on roll, which is about 101% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.8% boys and 45.2% girls. Around 13.4% 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 8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21.1%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 43.3%.
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 93% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (90%) , including 43% who stay in school sixth forms and 37% progressing to further education , while 2% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Honister Heights, Purley, CR8 1EX |
| Website: | https://www.riddlesdown.org |
| Telephone: | 02086685136 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Croydon |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Daniel Osborne |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 138178 |
Ofsted inspection date: 21/03/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 2040 |
| Number of Pupils: | 2067 |
| Number of Boys: | 1132 |
| Number of Girls: | 935 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 21.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 43.30% | 895 |
| Other White | 7.90% | 164 |
| Indian | 6.40% | 132 |
| African | 6.00% | 124 |
| Other Mixed | 5.20% | 107 |
| White and Asian | 4.20% | 87 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 4.10% | 84 |
| Caribbean | 3.70% | 77 |
| Unclassified | 3.70% | 77 |
| Other Asian | 3.70% | 76 |
| Other Black | 3.40% | 71 |
| Pakistani | 3.30% | 69 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.40% | 49 |
| White and Black African | 1.50% | 32 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 11 |
| Irish | 0.30% | 7 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.20% | 5 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 2,737 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atwood Primary School Limpsfield Road , CR2 9EE | - not rated | 1,045 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atwood Primary School Limpsfield Road , Sanderstead CR2 9EE | 3out of 4 | 1,045 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Kenley 51 Little Roke Road , CR8 5NF | - not rated | 1,166 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roke Primary School 51 Little Roke Road , CR8 5NF | - not rated | 1,166 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenley Primary School New Barn Lane , CR3 0EX | 2out of 4 | 1,219 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riddlesdown Collegiate Honister Heights , CR8 1EX | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riddlesdown Collegiate Honister Heights , CR8 1EX | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warlingham School Tithe Pit Shaw Lane , CR6 9YB | - not rated | 1,765 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warlingham School Tithepit Shaw Lane , CR6 9YB | 3out of 4 | 1,765 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowan House 29 Sanderstead Hill , CR2 0HD | - not rated | 1,630 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury Independent School Godstone Road , CR8 2AN | - not rated | 1,647 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abingdon House School Purley Godstone Road , CR8 2AN | - not rated | 1,725 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Olympus 112 Orchard Road , CR2 9LQ | - not rated | 1,737 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdown Secondary School 112 Orchard Road , Sanderstead CR2 9LQ | - not rated | 1,784 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.