Virgo Fidelis Convent Senior School
URN: 131280 • London SE19 1RS
Overview
- Name
- Virgo Fidelis Convent Senior School
- URN
- 131280
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Girls
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Grainne Grabowski (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- 147 Central Hill, London SE19 1RS
Summary
Virgo Fidelis Convent Senior School is a voluntary aided secondary school for girls located in Croydon, London. With a current enrolment of 217 pupils, the school has a capacity of 819, indicating a smaller, more intimate learning environment. The school is committed to providing a supportive and nurturing atmosphere, reflecting its ethos of fostering personal and academic growth.
The curriculum at Virgo Fidelis is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, ensuring a well-rounded education that prepares them for future challenges. The school places a strong emphasis on academic excellence while also promoting the development of social and emotional skills. With 24.6% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school actively works to support all students, ensuring equitable access to resources and opportunities.
As part of the local community, Virgo Fidelis Convent Senior School aims to instil values of respect, responsibility, and resilience in its students. The school encourages parental involvement and community engagement, fostering a collaborative environment that benefits both students and their families. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at virgofidelis.org.uk.
The curriculum at Virgo Fidelis is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, ensuring a well-rounded education that prepares them for future challenges. The school places a strong emphasis on academic excellence while also promoting the development of social and emotional skills. With 24.6% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school actively works to support all students, ensuring equitable access to resources and opportunities.
As part of the local community, Virgo Fidelis Convent Senior School aims to instil values of respect, responsibility, and resilience in its students. The school encourages parental involvement and community engagement, fostering a collaborative environment that benefits both students and their families. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at virgofidelis.org.uk.
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Nearby alternatives
- Graveney School (82.7)
- Kingsdale Foundation School (82.7)
- The London Oratory School (82.7)
- Alexandra Park School (82.1)
- Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School (81.8)
Key details
- LA
- Croydon
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 819
- Pupils
- 217
- Boys
- 0
- Girls
- 217
- FSM %
- 24.60
- Open date
- 1997-09-01
- Close date
- 2021-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2017-03-21
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 217 | 0 | 217 | 819 | 24.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 217 | 0 | 217 | 819 | 24.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 217 | 0 | 217 | 819 | 24.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 217 | 0 | 217 | 819 | 24.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 217 | 0 | 217 | 819 | 24.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 429 | 0 | 429 | 819 | 22.20 |
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