Saffron Valley Collegiate, based in Croydon, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 4 to 16. The school is a academy alternative provision converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Saffron Valley Collegiate currently has around 79 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 57% boys and 43% girls. Around 43.0% 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.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 26.6%. caribbean pupils make up about 25.3% , followed by african at 10.1%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | 279 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1QH |
| Website: | http://www.saffronvalleycollegiate.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02086800949 |
| School Type: | Academy alternative provision converter |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Croydon |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Gillian LaRocque |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 149606 |
Ofsted inspection date: 26/03/2019
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 79 |
| Number of Boys: | 45 |
| Number of Girls: | 34 |
| White British | 26.60% | 21 |
| Caribbean | 25.30% | 20 |
| African | 10.10% | 8 |
| Other White | 8.90% | 7 |
| Other Mixed | 7.60% | 6 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 6.30% | 5 |
| Other Black | 5.10% | 4 |
| Unclassified | 3.80% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 1.30% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 1.30% | 1 |
| Chinese | 1.30% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 1.30% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.30% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 1,702 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre 23 Dagnall Park , South Norwood SE25 5PL | 3out of 4 | 2,749 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathfield Academy 7 Aberdeen Road , CR0 1EQ | 4out of 4 | 364 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Krishna Avanti Primary School Southbridge Place , CR0 4HA | 3out of 4 | 474 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Howard Primary School Dering Place , CR0 1DT | 3out of 4 | 486 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hill Junior School Stanhope Road , CR0 5NS | 4out of 4 | 783 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hill Junior School Stanhope Road , CR0 5NS | - not rated | 783 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's CofE School Warrington Road , CR0 4BH | - not rated | 838 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School Selborne Road , CR0 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,304 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selhurst Girls' High School The Crescent , CR9 2LY | - not rated | 1,327 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Woburn Road , CR9 2EE | 3out of 4 | 1,505 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Invictus Academy Croydon 88 London Road , CR0 2TB | 4out of 4 | 1,518 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 687 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saffron Valley Collegiate 279 High Street , CR0 1QH | - not rated | 0 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saffron Valley Collegiate 279 High Street , CR0 1QH | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moving On Pupil Referral Unit South London House , 279 High Street CR0 1QH | - not rated | 6 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bright Minds Creative Academy 106-108 Park Lane , CR0 1JB | - not rated | 176 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Educational Excellence and Wellbeing 112 - 114 High Street , CR0 1ND | - not rated | 223 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.