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Riddlesdown Collegiate

Honister Heights, Purley, CR8 1EX

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Pupils
2,067
Ages
11-19
FSM
13.4%
Attainment 8
50.7
Ofsted
Outstanding
Mar 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
50.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
23.3%
Basics 9-5
54.7%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
50.9%
EBacc APS
4.52
EBacc 9-5
19.1%
EBacc 9-4
26.3%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
37.92
A*-A Grades
29.3%
A*-B Grades
60.6%
AAB+ %
17.4%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 213 students entered

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About Riddlesdown Collegiate

Riddlesdown Collegiate is a secondary school in Purley, Croydon. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.7. The school has around 2,067 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Riddlesdown Collegiate, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2023 — Outstanding
  2. Nov 2021 — School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 …
  3. May 2016 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Riddlesdown Collegiate

What is Riddlesdown Collegiate's Ofsted rating?
Riddlesdown Collegiate received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Riddlesdown Collegiate's latest exam results?
Riddlesdown Collegiate: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Riddlesdown Collegiate located?
Riddlesdown Collegiate is a secondary school in Purley, Croydon (CR8 1EX).
How many pupils attend Riddlesdown Collegiate?
Riddlesdown Collegiate has around 2,067 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Riddlesdown Collegiate with other schools?
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