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Riddlesdown Collegiate

Purley · Croydon · CR8 1EX. secondary · Academy converter · State-funded · Ages 11 to 19. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.

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Ofsted overall: Outstanding
KS2 RWM expected: —
Attainment 8: 50.7
English & maths 9–4: 76%

Ofsted publication date: 17/05/2023. Open Ofsted report

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What is Riddlesdown Collegiate's Ofsted rating?

Riddlesdown Collegiate has an overall Ofsted grade of Outstanding (published 17/05/2023). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.

What are Riddlesdown Collegiate's GCSE outcomes?

Published Attainment 8 is 50.7. English and maths 9–4: 76%. Use alongside inspection excerpts and visits — tables alone do not show everyday teaching.

Where is Riddlesdown Collegiate?

Riddlesdown Collegiate is in Purley (CR8 1EX), Croydon. URN 138178.

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Riddlesdown Collegiate
URN: 138178
Local authority: Croydon
Town: Purley
Postcode: CR8 1EX
Ofsted overall: Outstanding (17/05/2023)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-09-24
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/138178/
Positioning: School Compass parental compare — not a league table.

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