Red Gates School
URN: 101855 • South Croydon CR2 8HD
Overview
- Name
- Red Gates School
- URN
- 101855
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 51.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Melissa Hendry (since 2025) , Interim Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02086516540
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Farnborough Avenue, South Croydon CR2 8HD
Summary
Red Gates School is a community special school located in South Croydon, catering to 160 pupils aged 4-11 with severe learning difficulties and complex needs. The school prides itself on creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where each child's individuality is recognised and embraced. The dedicated staff team focuses on delivering a personalised curriculum that supports both academic and holistic development, ensuring that every pupil can thrive and achieve their potential.
The school's ethos is centred around collaboration with parents and carers, valuing their insights to inform educational practices and policies. Red Gates promotes a holistic approach to education, addressing the spiritual, moral, cultural, and social development of its pupils. This commitment is reflected in the supportive atmosphere that encourages independence and self-worth among students.
Red Gates School actively engages with the local community and other providers to enhance the services available to families. The school fosters a sense of belonging and achievement, aiming to empower every child to feel safe and valued in their learning journey.
The school's ethos is centred around collaboration with parents and carers, valuing their insights to inform educational practices and policies. Red Gates promotes a holistic approach to education, addressing the spiritual, moral, cultural, and social development of its pupils. This commitment is reflected in the supportive atmosphere that encourages independence and self-worth among students.
Red Gates School actively engages with the local community and other providers to enhance the services available to families. The school fosters a sense of belonging and achievement, aiming to empower every child to feel safe and valued in their learning journey.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Senior Leadership Team (sen)
- Send an email (sen)
- SEND Family Newsletter (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- Inclusion Quality Mark (download)
- E-Safety Agreement (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- School Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- St Giles School (48.5)
- Rutherford School (48.1)
- Cotelands PRU Co John Ruskin College (47.7)
- Croham Hurst School (45.2)
- Folly's End Christian School (45.2)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 160 | 119 | 41 | 160 | 48.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 159 | 119 | 40 | 160 | 49.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 161 | 122 | 39 | 164 | 48.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 161 | 122 | 39 | 147 | 48.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 167 | 125 | 42 | 147 | 47.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 166 | 125 | 41 | 147 | 43.60 |
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