How many pupils does Red Gates School have?

Red Gates School has 160 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

Where is Red Gates School?

Red Gates School is located at Farnborough Avenue, South Croydon, Croydon, CR2 8HD.

Red Gates School

Farnborough Avenue, South Croydon, Croydon, CR2 8HD

Not rated

Inspected 24 September 2024 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

KS2 expected

4–11

Ages

160

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community special school

Type

About Red Gates School

Red Gates School is a community special school in South Croydon, Croydon, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 160 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 53.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 38.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Croydon →
School Type: Community special school
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 160 / 160 (100%)
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 24 September 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

53.1%

Free school meals

38.1%

EAL

100%

SEN support

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Attendance

9.2%

Overall absence

28.3%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

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

18.8

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -4.2 vs 2023/24

8.5

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.3 vs 2023/24

75.4

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +8.6 vs 2023/24

£52,804

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 22% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,501 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.6 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£38,068

Spend per pupil

£34,721

Income per pupil

25%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Farnborough Avenue, South Croydon, Croydon, CR2 8HD
Phone: 02086516540
Interim Headteacher: Melissa Hendry
Website: https://redgates.croydon.sch.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Red Gates School?: Red Gates School is a community special school in South Croydon, Croydon, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Red Gates School have?: Red Gates School has 160 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Red Gates School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 0% of pupils at Red Gates School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Red Gates School?: Red Gates School is located at Farnborough Avenue, South Croydon, Croydon, CR2 8HD.

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