Schools and colleges
Category Items
Book trail
An annual reader development promotion which runs during the school summer holiday. Children read from lists of titles and answer questions or write reviews about what they have read. Children are offered incentives such as badges and pens to encourage extensive reading.
Coulsdon High Consultation
Information about the proposed Academy for Coulsdon
Croydon School Improvement Board
A collaborative venture between the Council, the National Strategies, Government Office London, London Challenge and other partners.
Community language classes directory
Directory of community language classes and other useful courses and resources available in the borough.
Croydon healthy schools scheme
The aims of the Croydon Healthy Schools Scheme are to support children and young people in developing healthy behaviours, to help raise pupil achievement, to help reduce health inequalities and to help promote social inclusion.
Financial support for students
We offer financial support to certain students staying on at school or attending college after the age of 16.
Further education
Places of Further Education
Travelling people - support for children
Our Traveller Education Service works to increase achievement of Traveller children in education and improve their access to schools.
Primary school places
Information about Croydon's primary schools and how to apply for a place.
School - general information
The location and contact details of nursery, primary and secondary schools in Croydon.
School admissions
Find out about applying for a school place for your child.
School admissions - appeals
You have the right to appeal to an independent panel if your child has been refused a place at your chosen school.
School catering
Information regarding school catering and nutritional guidelines.
School exclusions
Frequently asked questions regarding school exclusions.
School governors
What school governors do and how to become one.
School performance
School performances are assessed in comparison with other schools and are monitored by Ofsted.
School records for an individual pupil
How to obtain your child's school exam results.
Secondary school places
Frequently asked questions about Croydon's secondary schools and how to apply for a place.
Special educational needs (SEN)
Types of assistance available for children and young people with special educational needs, and how to apply for them.
Supplementary education classes
Details of supplementary education classes offered by various groups in Croydon.
Term, holiday and other closure dates
Information on school holidays and term times.
