Riddlesdown Collegiate

About Riddlesdown Collegiate

Riddlesdown Collegiate is an academy converter in Purley, Croydon, England, for pupils aged 11–19. It has 2,067 pupils on roll. It is part of THE COLLEGIATE TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 March 2023) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 55.3 (2025/26). 12.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 11.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Croydon →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

2,067 / 2,040 (101%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

21 March 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Honister Heights, Purley, Croydon, CR8 1EX

Phone

02086685136

Principal

Daniel Osborne

Website

https://www.riddlesdown.org

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Riddlesdown Collegiate?

Riddlesdown Collegiate is an academy converter in Purley, Croydon, England, for pupils aged 11–19.

How many pupils does Riddlesdown Collegiate have?

Riddlesdown Collegiate has 2,067 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Riddlesdown Collegiate's Ofsted rating?

Riddlesdown Collegiate was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 March 2023).

How does Riddlesdown Collegiate perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Riddlesdown Collegiate achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 55.3 in 2025/26.

Is Riddlesdown Collegiate part of an academy trust?

Yes — Riddlesdown Collegiate is part of THE COLLEGIATE TRUST.

Where is Riddlesdown Collegiate?

Riddlesdown Collegiate is located at Honister Heights, Purley, Croydon, CR8 1EX.