Coloma Convent Girls' School
URN: 149347 • Croydon CR9 5AS
Overview
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Girls
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 42.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Danielle Bumford-Sinclair (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02086546228
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Upper Shirley Road, Croydon CR9 5AS
Summary
Coloma Convent Girls' School is a secondary academy located in Croydon, established in 1869 by The Daughters of Mary and Joseph. The school currently accommodates 924 students, with a capacity of 1,057, and promotes a strong ethos of hard work and kindness. As a Catholic institution, it emphasizes spiritual growth alongside academic achievement, fostering a supportive community for its students.
The curriculum at Coloma is designed to challenge and inspire students, with a wide range of subjects offered at both GCSE and A Level. The school also provides opportunities for extracurricular engagement, including trips to significant locations such as the Houses of Parliament and local law courts, enhancing students' understanding of civic responsibilities.
Coloma Convent Girls' School prioritises communication with parents through platforms like EduLink One, ensuring families are informed about their daughters' progress and school activities. With a commitment to nurturing students emotionally and academically, the school aims to prepare young women for future challenges in a compassionate and inclusive environment.
The curriculum at Coloma is designed to challenge and inspire students, with a wide range of subjects offered at both GCSE and A Level. The school also provides opportunities for extracurricular engagement, including trips to significant locations such as the Houses of Parliament and local law courts, enhancing students' understanding of civic responsibilities.
Coloma Convent Girls' School prioritises communication with parents through platforms like EduLink One, ensuring families are informed about their daughters' progress and school activities. With a commitment to nurturing students emotionally and academically, the school aims to prepare young women for future challenges in a compassionate and inclusive environment.
Useful links
- SEND (sen)
- Educational Visits and Events (calendar)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- 20 October BTEC mock science exam (calendar)
- 13 October Breast cancer awareness week (calendar)
- 17 October INSET (calendar)
- 27 October Half Term (calendar)
- 22 October MUN conference (calendar)
- 21 October Diwali (calendar)
- Prospectus and Open Events (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Harris Invictus Academy Croydon (61.5)
- Oasis Academy Coulsdon (61.1)
- Edenham High School (60.2)
- Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School (59.5)
- St Mary's Catholic High School (57.7)
Key details
- LA
- Croydon
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- ST OSCAR ROMERO CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1057
- Pupils
- 924
- Boys
- 0
- Girls
- 924
- FSM %
- 23.90
- Open date
- 2022-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Surrey
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 924 | 0 | 924 | 1057 | 23.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1026 | 0 | 1026 | 1057 | 18.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1057 |
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