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Whitgift School

Croydon, CR2 6YTSecondaryAges 10–18BoysPrivate
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Progress 8
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About Whitgift School

Whitgift School, a private boys’ secondary in Croydon, holds an Ofsted rating of Outstanding, and its sixth-form results provide the clearest evidence of why. In the 2023/24 academic year, the average A-level grade per entry was A-, with a points-per-entry score of 47.76. Over half of all A-level entries (51.7%) were graded AAB or higher, and the best three A-levels averaged out at an A- grade. The school’s value-added score of 0.26 places it in the ‘Above average’ progress banding, meaning pupils typically leave with stronger results than their prior attainment would predict. This is a school where academic outcomes at sixth form are consistently strong, and the data suggests that students are pushed to exceed expectations.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (Private)
Age Range10 to 18 years
GenderBoys
AddressHaling Park, South Croydon, Croydon, CR2 6YT
HeadteacherChris Ramsey
Local AuthorityCroydon
Number of Pupils1,500
School Capacity1,500 / 1,600 (94% full)
Sixth FormYes
BoardingYes — Boarding school

Facilities

10
TheatreSwimming PoolGymnasiumMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsSports HallTennis CourtsAstro TurfChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

19

Sports

RoundersHockeyTennisCross CountryFootballRugbyAthleticsNetballBadminton

Clubs & Activities

DramaGardeningScience ClubDebateCodingNewspaperFilm ClubChessModel United NationsYoung Enterprise

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

SEN Pupil Breakdown

6

With EHC Plan

754

SEN Support

50.7% of pupils receive SEN support

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Whitgift School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.