Riddlesdown Collegiate
URN: 101818 • Purley CR8 1EX
Overview
- Name
- Riddlesdown Collegiate
- URN
- 101818
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gordon H Smith (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Honister Heights, Purley CR8 1EX
Summary
Riddlesdown Collegiate is a mixed foundation secondary school located in Purley, Croydon, with a capacity to accommodate 1,952 students. The school is part of The Collegiate Trust, which emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for all learners. Under the leadership of Principal Mr. Daniel Osborne, Riddlesdown Collegiate aims to provide a well-rounded education that promotes academic excellence alongside personal development.
The curriculum at Riddlesdown Collegiate is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, offering a broad range of subjects and extracurricular activities. The school is committed to nurturing students' talents and interests, encouraging them to engage fully in their education and develop essential life skills. Support systems are in place to assist students in their academic and personal growth, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive.
As a community-focused institution, Riddlesdown Collegiate plays an active role in the local area, fostering strong relationships with parents and local organisations. This connection enhances the educational experience, creating a sense of belonging and responsibility among students, and preparing them to contribute positively to society.
The curriculum at Riddlesdown Collegiate is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, offering a broad range of subjects and extracurricular activities. The school is committed to nurturing students' talents and interests, encouraging them to engage fully in their education and develop essential life skills. Support systems are in place to assist students in their academic and personal growth, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive.
As a community-focused institution, Riddlesdown Collegiate plays an active role in the local area, fostering strong relationships with parents and local organisations. This connection enhances the educational experience, creating a sense of belonging and responsibility among students, and preparing them to contribute positively to society.
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Nearby alternatives
- Riddlesdown Collegiate (75.0)
- Thomas More Catholic School (53.3)
- The John Fisher School (51.7)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1952 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 1952 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 1952 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 1952 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 1952 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 1952 |
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