Croydon independent schools league table 2025
Fee-paying schools, scored only where they publish results in the performance tables. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 8 schools in Croydon, London. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and London.
- 175Fidelis CollegeLondon · Independent All-through50.8 Attainment 8 · 411 students
- 272BRIT School for Performing Arts and TechnologyCroydon · Independent Secondary50.1 Attainment 8 · 1,445 students
- 372Al-Khair Secondary GirlsCroydon · Independent Secondary52.8 Attainment 8 · 91 students
- 423Al-Khair SchoolCroydon · Independent Secondary35.8 Attainment 8 · 91 students
- 522Croydon High SchoolSouth Croydon · Independent All-through23.2 Attainment 8 · 773 students
- 622Trinity SchoolCroydon · Independent All-through16.1 Attainment 8 · 1,047 students
- 720Whitgift SchoolHaling Park · Independent All-through13.2 Attainment 8 · 1,515 students
- 819Royal Russell SchoolCroydon · Independent All-through20.3 Attainment 8 · 1,296 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fidelis College London · All-through · Ages 4–19 | Independent | 74.9 Top 25% | 50.8 Attainment 8 | 411 |
| 2 | BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology Croydon · Secondary · Ages 14–19 | Independent | 72.2 Top 25% | 50.1 Attainment 8 | 1,445 |
| 3 | Al-Khair Secondary Girls Croydon · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Independent | 71.8 Top 25% | 52.8 Attainment 8 | 91 |
| 4 | Al-Khair School Croydon · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Independent | 23.2 Lower 50% | 35.8 Attainment 8 | 91 |
| 5 | Croydon High School South Croydon · All-through · Ages 3–19 | Independent | 21.9 Lower 50% | 23.2 Attainment 8 | 773 |
| 6 | Trinity School Croydon · All-through · Ages 10–18 | Independent | 21.6 Lower 50% | 16.1 Attainment 8 | 1,047 |
| 7 | Whitgift School Haling Park · All-through · Ages 10–18 | Independent | 20.4 Lower 50% | 13.2 Attainment 8 | 1,515 |
| 8 | Royal Russell School Croydon · All-through · Ages 3–19 | Independent | 18.8 Lower 50% | 20.3 Attainment 8 | 1,296 |
Fidelis College in London leads the 2025 list of independent schools in Croydon with a Success Index (England) of 74.9. Of the 8 schools shown, 8 are independent.
For the full picture see the wider London independent schools league table, every school on the Croydon page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best independent school in Croydon?
Fidelis College in London, London ranks first among independent schools in Croydon with a Success Index (England) of 74.9 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 411).
How are independent schools in Croydon ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.