In 2025, 55% of A-level grades were A*–A, with 21% at A*.
RU Leading private girls' school in South London for ages 3–18
Why this school
In 2025, 55% of A-level grades were A*–A, with 21% at A*.
Member of the GDST charitable network, one of the UK's largest independent girls' school groups.
Single-site school in Selsdon, South Croydon, educating girls continuously from age 3 to 18.
Croydon High School is an independent day school for girls aged 3 to 18, based in Selsdon, South Croydon. It belongs to the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), a charitable organisation running one of the UK’s largest networks of independent girls’ schools. The school was founded in 1874 and has around 600 pupils. Its most recent inspection was carried out by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI Report 2025). For international families using homestay arrangements, the location works well: East Croydon station gives direct access to central London, and Gatwick Airport is roughly 15 miles away.
The curriculum runs from Nursery through to sixth form. Senior pupils follow GCSE and A-level programmes. In 2025, 55% of A-level grades were A*–A, with 21% at A*. That is a solid result for the day-school sector, and it points to consistent academic standards across year groups. The school is structured in clear stages: nursery and pre-prep (ages 3–7), junior school (ages 7–11), senior school (years 7–11), then sixth form for years 12 and 13.
Sixth form covers years 11 to 13. Fees are £8,516 per term (£25,548 per year, 2026/27). A-level preparation starts in year 11, giving pupils time to establish study habits and settle on subject choices before the full A-level programme begins in years 12 and 13.
A-Level results
55% A*-A, 21% A* (2025)
Life here follows the school day rather than residential routines. Pupils arrive each morning and return home in the afternoon — or, for international pupils placed by EDVISION, to their homestay family. Lunch is provided on-site and is compulsory through to Year 10, at an additional £306 per term. The pastoral structure supports girls from age 3 to 18 within a single-sex setting, where older pupils naturally become visible role models for younger year groups across the site.
Specific co-curricular programmes, clubs, or competition records are not detailed in the current grounding data. The school’s breadth — nursery through to sixth form — typically supports a varied offer across arts, sport, and enrichment. Families should contact the school directly or speak with EDVISION for current co-curricular schedules.
The school is described as having impressive facilities and extensive grounds. As a GDST member, it draws on the network’s collective investment in educational infrastructure. The Selsdon site accommodates all year groups on a single campus, from nursery through to sixth form. Specific named facilities are not detailed in the current grounding data; EDVISION can provide further information on request.
The school is in Selsdon, South Croydon. Gatwick Airport is around 15 miles away. Central London is also approximately 15 miles to the north, with direct rail services from East Croydon station.
Annual tuition
£24,633 per year · day · Senior · Years 7-9
Other tier breakdowns shown below.
| Stage | Year groups | Type | Audience | Fee / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery | Nursery (Full-time) | Day | — | £13,257 |
| Pre-Prep | Reception | Day | — | £17,730 |
| Pre-Prep | Years 1-2 | Day | — | £18,213 |
| Junior | Years 3-4 | Day | — | £19,884 |
| Junior | Years 5-6 | Day | — | £20,211 |
| Senior | Years 7-9 | Day | — | £24,633 |
| Senior | Year 10 | Day | — | £25,548 |
| Sixth Form | Years 11-13 | Day | — | £25,548 |
Additional fees
Deposit
£750
Registration
£150
Gatwick Airport, approx. 15 miles from Selsdon, South Croydon; East Croydon rail links to central London and wider airport network.
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Fees vary by year group. Senior school fees (Years 7–9) are £8,211 per term, or £24,633 per year (2026/27). The authoritative 2025/26 annual fee for senior pupils is £24,000. Nursery fees start at £4,419 per term for full-time attendance. All fees include VAT. A compulsory lunch charge of £306 per term applies up to Year 10.
No. Croydon High School is a day school only, with no boarding provision on site. International pupils placed by EDVISION attend as day pupils and live with approved homestay families in the local area.
Pupils follow the GCSE programme in Years 10 and 11, then A-levels in the sixth form (Years 12 and 13). There is no IB Diploma or BTEC provision listed. In 2025, the school achieved 55% A*–A at A-level, with 21% of grades at A*.
The GDST is a charitable organisation running one of the largest networks of independent girls’ schools in the UK. Croydon High School is a member, which means it operates within a shared governance and educational framework. Surplus income is reinvested into the schools rather than distributed as profit.
The school has around 600 pupils in total, spanning nursery through to sixth form. It is a single-site school in Selsdon, South Croydon.
A registration fee of £150 is payable on application. A deposit of £750 is required on acceptance of a place.
The school is in Selsdon, South Croydon, around 15 miles from Gatwick Airport. Central London is also approximately 15 miles to the north, with direct train services from East Croydon station into the centre.
Yes. The school was inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) in 2025. The ISI is the approved inspectorate for independent schools whose associations include the GDST.
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