Ofsted: Good

BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Stuart Worden

location_onCroydon, CR0 2HN

language Visit Website phone 2086655242

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,397

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Attainment 8

50.1

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GCSE Rank

#8 in Croydon

#1,118 of 4,663 nationally

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BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology is a City technology college school in Croydon, serving ages 14-19. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology is a city technology college in Croydon, admitting pupils aged 14-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 1,447 pupils on roll, of whom 17% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.1, placing the school #8 in Croydon and #1,118 of 4,663 nationally. 54.30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 24.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 8 A-level subjects. 47.6% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 31.7% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.42 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 21.0:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 0.6 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

50.1

Grade 5+ E&M

54.30%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)24.8%

Entering EBacc8.60%

EBacc APS3.92

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.36

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc11.90%

EBacc APS3.79

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.06

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

54.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc16%

EBacc APS4.21

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.07

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

55.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc12%

EBacc APS4.27

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc11%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.3

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc15%

EBacc APS3.78

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.14

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18%

EBacc APS3.96

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)97%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.42

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

111

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*12.7%

Achieving A*–A31.7%

Achieving A*–B47.6%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate91.9%

A-level subjects offered8

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.45

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

132

Retention rate90.90%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

111

Retention rate91.00%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

119

Retention rate94.1%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

19 November 2024

Inspection Report

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14 June 2023

Inspection Report

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24 January 2018

Inspection Report

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20 March 2014

Inspection Report

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07 January 2011

Inspection Report

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27 February 2008

Inspection Report

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25 November 2002

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2024-11-19

S5 Inspection EIF

Not Judged

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Why no overall grade?

From autumn 2024, Ofsted stopped issuing a single headline grade (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate). Instead, each inspection area is graded individually. This follows a major review after the death of headteacher Ruth Perry in 2023. The overall effectiveness field is left as "Not judged" in the published data.

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2018-01-24

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2014-03-20

Exempt School Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2008-02-27

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

0.6%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.6%(8 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,447 pupils. During this period, there were 9 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.6%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,447	9	0.6%	7.3%
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,452	8	0.6%	7.8%
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,432	10	0.7%	7.4%
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,436	17	1.2%	7.1%
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,441	9	0.6%	8.2%
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,390	14	1.0%	6.6%
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,397	25	1.8%	6.4%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,402	10	0.7%	5.9%
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,406	2	0.1%	4.7%
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,419	19	1.3%	4.9%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,422	11	0.8%	4.4%
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,378	5	0.4%	3.6%
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,379	1	0.1%	1.0%
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,384	6	0.4%	3.9%
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,378	0	0.0%	0.0%
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,378	5	0.4%	3.2%
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,384	18	1.3%	4.2%
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,346	0	0.0%	3.1%
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,357	13	1.0%	3.8%
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,364	19	1.4%	3.8%
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,293	5	0.4%	3.4%
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,299	9	0.7%	3.0%
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,302	11	0.8%	3.7%
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,250	15	1.2%	3.0%
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,260	21	1.7%	3.3%
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,269	15	1.2%	3.1%

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 315 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 15 pupils

Physical Disability 10 pupils

Hearing Impairment 8 pupils

Visual Impairment 8 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 5 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 1 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

98.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

98.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

5.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree63%

agree32%

disagree2%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree51%

agree40%

disagree6%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree29%

agree14%

disagree2%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

not applicable51%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes34%

no66%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree59%

agree31%

disagree5%

strongly disagree3%

dont know2%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree76%

agree20%

disagree2%

don't know2%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree72%

agree25%

disagree2%

don't know1%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree49%

agree40%

disagree5%

strongly disagree1%

don't know5%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree59%

agree36%

disagree4%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree57%

agree32%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know6%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree69%

agree24%

disagree3%

don't know3%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes97%

no3%

School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover