Croydon High School GDST

Croydon High School is committed to empowering girls to celebrate their unique qualities and talents with confidence. The school fosters a dynamic, forward-thinking environment that emphasizes both academic excellence and the development of essential life skills, including creativity, flexibility, and emotional intelligence. It aims to produce 'fearless, resilient' lifelong learners who are 'real-world ready' and capable of achieving their individual potential.

The school offers a continuous educational pathway from Nursery through to Sixth Form. The curriculum is broad and balanced, featuring specialist teaching in subjects like Music, Drama, PE, and Computer Science (Enterprise Technology) starting in the early years. The academic programme includes a mastery approach to Mathematics, a literature-based English curriculum, and the study of languages such as French and Latin. In the Senior School and Sixth Form, students pursue GCSE and A Level qualifications, supported by personalized learning and enrichment opportunities.

The school achieves strong academic results, with 55% of A Level grades awarded at A*-A in 2025 and 31% of GCSE grades at the highest level of Grade 9. Pupils are prepared for future success through a focus on essential attributes such as leadership, resilience, and a 'can-do' approach, with many students progressing to higher education and diverse career paths.

The school provides tailored pastoral care and academic support to ensure every pupil is known and guided. A dedicated team, including Heads of Year, the Director of Pupil Wellbeing, and a nurse/counselling team, works to support student mental and physical health. Small class sizes allow staff to cater to individual needs, providing scaffolding and personalized learning opportunities.

Croydon High School is an independent day school for girls aged 3-18. Prospective families can book open events or individual visits through the admissions team, with online applications available for all entry points from Nursery to Sixth Form. A non-refundable registration fee of £150 is required upon application, followed by a £750 deposit upon acceptance of a place.

The school operates on a three-term academic year (Autumn, Spring, and Summer). Terms typically begin in early September, early January, and mid-April, with half-term breaks occurring in October, February, and May/June. The academic year concludes in early July.

The campus features a range of academic and extracurricular facilities, including a library, drama studio, lecture theatre, and music recital rooms. Sports facilities include a floodlit AstroTurf for hockey and football, floodlit netball and tennis courts, a fitness suite, a multi-purpose sports hall, a gym, and a dance studio. These facilities are available for community hire outside of school hours.

The school offers a diverse co-curricular programme designed to foster leadership, creativity, and resilience. Activities include sports (such as netball, hockey, and athletics), music, drama, and various clubs like public speaking, debating, and language-based groups. Students are encouraged to lead initiatives, such as peer listening services, and participate in annual events like Arts Week, which involves whole-school creative projects.