Riddlesdown Collegiate
Academy converter · Sixth form
Purley, CR8 1EX
Ofsted
Outstanding
Our ranking
Top 21% in England
2 of 23 in Croydon
Pupils
2,074
First preferences per place
1.61
2026/27
Absence
7.4%
2024/25
A level average
B-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 56.3 | 50.6 | 50.7 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 66% | 52% | 55% | |
| Average English grade | 5.8 | 5.3 | 5.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.6 | 5.0 | 5.0 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 68% | 63% | 57% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.49 | 0.14 | — |
76% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Warlingham School · 1.0 mi · No rating · Bottom 44% in England
- Thomas More Catholic School · 1.9 mi · No rating · Bottom 36% in England
- Harris Academy Purley · 2.1 mi · Good · Top 46% in England
- Oasis Academy Coulsdon · 2.1 mi · No rating · Top 46% in England
- Woodcote High School · 2.3 mi · No rating · Top 39% in England
- de Stafford School · 2.3 mi · Good · Bottom 35% in England
Best secondary schools in Croydon · Best secondary schools in Greater London
The neighbourhood
Riddlesdown Collegiate is in Kenley South (typical home £548,280, crime very low).
What is Riddlesdown Collegiate's Ofsted rating?
Riddlesdown Collegiate is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
How does Riddlesdown Collegiate rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Riddlesdown Collegiate is in the top 21% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.