The Best Schools In South Croydon Rated & Reviewed

School Guide has helped 20 million parents find the best school for their child and here we reveal the 5 best performing schools in South Croydon. These top schools near South Croydon are ranked by their School Guide Star Rating, which is 100% based on official performance data including exam results and Ofsted inspections.

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✔ Compare all schools in South Croydon and see the best and worst performing schools

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1

Whitgift School

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Our number one ranked school in South Croydon based on our official School Guide Star Rating is Whitgift School.

Pupils
1556
Ages
10 - 18
Gender
Boys
Type
Other independent school
2

Croydon High School

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Croydon High School is ranked second in South Croydon based on its performance data and Ofsted rating.

Pupils
732
Ages
3 - 18
Gender
Girls only
Type
Other independent school
3

Harris Academy Purley

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At number 3 in the best schools in South Croydon based on our authoritative ranking is Harris Academy Purley.

Pupils
1033
Ages
11 - 19
Gender
Mixed
Type
Academy sponsor led
4

Coombe Wood School

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The school ranked at number four in our South Croydon league table is Coombe Wood School based on the summary of its performance in the last academic year.

Pupils
1064
Ages
11 - 18
Gender
Mixed
Type
Free schools
5

The Quest Academy

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Our number five ranked school in South Croydon based on our trusted School Guide Star Rating is The Quest Academy.

Pupils
979
Ages
11 - 18
Gender
Mixed
Type
Academy sponsor led

Top 5 best performing schools in South Croydon and their catchment areas in South Croydon ranked by School Guide in 2025

  • Whitgift School
  • Croydon High School
  • Harris Academy Purley
  • Coombe Wood School
  • The Quest Academy

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