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Cressey College

Other independent special school · CR0 5SP

Ages 5–19 · 197 pupils · Croydon

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (20 Jan 2022).

Capacity fill113%

197 pupils · 175 places

Pupils on roll
197
Boys / girls
139 / 58
School capacity
175
Capacity fill
197 / 175 (113%)
Free school meals
0%
FSM pupils
0
Gender
Mixed
School type
Other independent special school

Age range

Ages 5–19

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

3 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Independent
Headteacher
Mr Krishna Purbhoo

Location

Address
Coombe Cliff, Coombe Road, Croydon
Postcode
CR0 5SP
Local authority
Croydon
District
Croydon
Constituency
Croydon Central
Urban/rural
(England/Wales) Urban major conurbation

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Special classes
Has Special Classes

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed other independent special school, Ages 5–19, in Croydon, 197 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, independent, special school. Free school meals: 0%. SEN provision includes: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health.

Open schools in CR0
58
Open schools in Croydon LA
155

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseNear CR0

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    • Absence4.2%
    • FSM21.8%

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    Ofsted: Outstanding

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    • Absence4.0%
    • FSM21.5%
    • Demand1.57

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  • Heathfield Academy

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

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    • Absence5.3%
    • FSM32.8%
    • Demand1.45

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  • Saffron Valley Collegiate

    Academy alternative provision converter

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    • FSM51.6%

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  • Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

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    Ages 11–18

    • Att845.9
    • P8-0.2
    • EM5+41%
    • Absence8.7%

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Krishna Purbhoo

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