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Riddlesdown Collegiate

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

personDr Parimal Bhatt

corporate_fareTHE COLLEGIATE TRUST

location_onPurley, CR8 1EX

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2023

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Students

2,060

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Attainment 8

50.7

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GCSE Rank

#4 in Croydon

#847 of 3,216 nationally

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Riddlesdown Collegiate is a Academy converter secondary school in Purley, serving ages 11-19. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade. Demand is above capacity (1.5×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Riddlesdown Collegiate is an academy converter in Purley, Croydon, admitting pupils aged 11-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of THE COLLEGIATE TRUST. The school has approximately 2,067 pupils on roll, of whom 19% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.7, placing the school #4 in Croydon and #847 of 3,216 nationally. 55.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 21.0% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 24 A-level subjects. 60.6% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 29.3% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.11 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.5× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.7:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 1.5 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

50.7

Grade 5+ E&M

55.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)21.0%

Entering EBacc50.90%

EBacc APS4.52

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.14

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc32.30%

EBacc APS4.41

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.49

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

56.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc42%

EBacc APS4.97

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.31

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

56.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc45%

EBacc APS5.05

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc44%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.31

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

53.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc61%

EBacc APS4.82

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.59

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc55%

EBacc APS4.92

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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

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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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

+0.11

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

209

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*7.5%

Achieving A*–A29.3%

Achieving A*–B60.6%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate94.3%

A-level subjects offered24

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.04

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

212

Retention rate95.80%

2023

Avg Grade

B-

Students

179

Retention rate100.00%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

199

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

21 March 2023

Inspection Report

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09 November 2021

Inspection Report

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17 May 2016

Inspection Report

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10 August 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2023-03-21

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2016-05-17

Maintained Academy and School Short inspection Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2011-10-12

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

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

1.9%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.5%(31 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 2,067 pupils. During this period, there were 40 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 1.9%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	2,067	40	1.9%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	2,075	24	1.2%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	2,052	46	2.2%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	2,060	50	2.4%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	2,039	27	1.3%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	2,057	35	1.7%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	2,060	20	1.0%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	2,066	24	1.2%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	2,052	30	1.5%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	2,062	17	0.8%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	2,063	12	0.6%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,990	23	1.2%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,998	2	0.1%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,992	29	1.5%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,898	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,898	11	0.6%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,890	23	1.2%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,897	24	1.3%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,903	15	0.8%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,900	11	0.6%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,891	7	0.4%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,886	14	0.7%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,892	12	0.6%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,924	18	0.9%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,935	13	0.7%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,934	17	0.9%	3.1%	0

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.

Specific Learning Difficulty 92 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 62 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 55 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 35 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 10 pupils

Physical Disability 10 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 7 pupils

Hearing Impairment 6 pupils

Visual Impairment 4 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.

82.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

84.0%Positive

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

16.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree35%

agree42%

disagree12%

strongly disagree6%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree29%

agree40%

disagree22%

strongly disagree6%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree29%

agree33%

disagree11%

strongly disagree5%

don't know2%

not applicable20%

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

yes20%

no80%

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

strongly agree22%

agree29%

disagree27%

strongly disagree17%

dont know5%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree47%

agree37%

disagree7%

strongly disagree3%

don't know5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree40%

agree42%

disagree11%

strongly disagree4%

don't know1%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree46%

agree37%

disagree10%

strongly disagree4%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree60%

agree36%

disagree2%

strongly disagree2%

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

strongly agree57%

agree39%

disagree2%

strongly disagree1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree35%

agree40%

disagree13%

strongly disagree4%

don't know8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes82%

no18%

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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

Secondary Admission Trends

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.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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