Olympus
URN: 149445 • South Croydon CR2 9LQ
Overview
- Name
- Olympus
- URN
- 149445
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 34.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Grégoire Godin (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 02045016961
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 112 Orchard Road, South Croydon CR2 9LQ
Summary
Olympus is an independent special school located in South Croydon, Croydon, catering to a mixed-gender cohort of 45 pupils, with a capacity for 55. The school is part of Horizon Care and Education, which provides a range of services including children's homes and supported accommodation, focusing on therapeutic care and education for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
The curriculum at Olympus is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, integrating therapeutic support to foster both educational and personal development. The school emphasizes a nurturing environment, aiming to create a safe space where pupils can thrive and build essential life skills. Staff are dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for each child, ensuring that care planning is tailored to individual needs.
Horizon Care and Education is committed to community engagement and the holistic development of young people. Through various initiatives and activities, the school fosters a sense of belonging and encourages students to participate actively in their learning journey, preparing them for a successful transition into adulthood.
The curriculum at Olympus is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, integrating therapeutic support to foster both educational and personal development. The school emphasizes a nurturing environment, aiming to create a safe space where pupils can thrive and build essential life skills. Staff are dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for each child, ensuring that care planning is tailored to individual needs.
Horizon Care and Education is committed to community engagement and the holistic development of young people. Through various initiatives and activities, the school fosters a sense of belonging and encourages students to participate actively in their learning journey, preparing them for a successful transition into adulthood.
Useful links
- Specialist Schools Our independent specialist schools feature an integrated therapy team and provide high-quality education for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). (sen)
- Special Educational Needs (SEN) (sen)
- About Horizon (other)
- Careers and Progression (other)
- Cookies Policy (other)
- Our Curriculum (other)
- Our Core Values (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- Responsible Business (other)
- Our Therapeutic Model (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Red Gates School (51.2)
- St Giles School (48.5)
- Rutherford School (48.1)
- Cotelands PRU Co John Ruskin College (47.7)
- Croham Hurst School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Croydon
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 55
- Pupils
- 45
- Boys
- 34
- Girls
- 11
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2023-04-17
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 45 | 34 | 11 | 55 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 45 | 34 | 11 | 55 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 55 |
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