Riddlesdown Collegiate
URN: 138178 • Purley CR8 1EX
Overview
- Name
- Riddlesdown Collegiate
- URN
- 138178
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE COLLEGIATE TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 75.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Daniel Osborne (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 02086685136
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Honister Heights, Purley CR8 1EX
Summary
Riddlesdown Collegiate, located in Purley, Croydon, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 2,067 students, slightly above its capacity of 2,040. The school operates under The Collegiate Trust and aims to provide a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all pupils. With a focus on academic excellence and personal development, Riddlesdown Collegiate encourages students to achieve their full potential.
The curriculum at Riddlesdown is designed to be broad and balanced, catering to the diverse needs of its students. The school places a strong emphasis on both academic and vocational subjects, ensuring that all learners are well-prepared for their future pathways. Additionally, the school offers various extracurricular activities to enhance student engagement and community involvement.
Riddlesdown Collegiate is committed to supporting its students, with a notable 13.4% of pupils eligible for free school meals, reflecting its dedication to inclusivity. The leadership, under Principal Mr. Daniel Osborne, fosters a positive school culture that values respect, resilience, and responsibility, helping to create a nurturing environment for all students. For more information, visit their website at [riddlesdown.org](https://www.riddlesdown.org).
The curriculum at Riddlesdown is designed to be broad and balanced, catering to the diverse needs of its students. The school places a strong emphasis on both academic and vocational subjects, ensuring that all learners are well-prepared for their future pathways. Additionally, the school offers various extracurricular activities to enhance student engagement and community involvement.
Riddlesdown Collegiate is committed to supporting its students, with a notable 13.4% of pupils eligible for free school meals, reflecting its dedication to inclusivity. The leadership, under Principal Mr. Daniel Osborne, fosters a positive school culture that values respect, resilience, and responsibility, helping to create a nurturing environment for all students. For more information, visit their website at [riddlesdown.org](https://www.riddlesdown.org).
Useful links
- SEND & Disadvantaged Students (sen)
- Senior Leadership Team (sen)
- Why College VI? (download)
- Wellbeing Award for Schools (download)
- Information for Visitors (download)
- Privacy Policy (download)
- Admissions (other)
- College VI Admissions (other)
- Year 7 Pre Admissions Parent Page – 2025 entry (other)
- Cookie Policy (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Thomas More Catholic School (53.3)
- The John Fisher School (51.7)
- Riddlesdown Collegiate (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Croydon
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE COLLEGIATE TRUST
- Capacity
- 2040
- Pupils
- 2067
- Boys
- 1132
- Girls
- 935
- FSM %
- 13.40
- Open date
- 2012-06-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Surrey
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 2067 | 1132 | 935 | 2040 | 13.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 2060 | 1131 | 929 | 2040 | 12.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 2062 | 1119 | 943 | 2040 | 11.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 2062 | 1119 | 943 | 2040 | 11.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1998 | 1073 | 925 | 2040 | 11.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1898 | 963 | 935 | 2040 | 10.30 |
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