Open Independent Catholic Mixed

Laleham Lea School

29 Peaks Hill, Purley, CR8 3JJ
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Laleham Lea School
Purley, CR8 3JJ
127 Pupils
172 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
— FSM %
70 Boys
57 Girls
About Laleham Lea School

Located in Purley (CR8 3JJ), Laleham Lea School is a mixed-gender Not applicable school for pupils aged 3–11 with a Catholic character, classified as Independent schools and situated within the local authority of Croydon.

It has 127 pupils on roll. School capacity: 172. Current headteacher: Maria Reece.

Data for Laleham Lea School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Other independent school
Type Group Independent schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Croydon
Region London
Administrative District Croydon
Parliamentary Constituency Croydon South
Ward Purley & Woodcote
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Catholic
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
SEN (Statutory / Non-stat) 1 / 11
Inspectorate ISI
Opened 01-01-1977
UKPRN 10077613
URN 101834
Data Last Updated 05-03-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Laleham Lea School is a Other independent school (group: Independent schools) in Purley, Croydon.
Laleham Lea School has 127 pupils, with a capacity of 172.
Laleham Lea School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The admissions policy at Laleham Lea School is: Non-selective.
Yes, Laleham Lea School has a Catholic religious character.
The Education Director at Laleham Lea School is Mrs Maria Reece.
Laleham Lea School is at 29 Peaks Hill, Purley, CR8 3JJ, in the Croydon local authority, London.
Sixth form at Laleham Lea School: Does not have a sixth form.
Laleham Lea School is currently open.
Contact
Education Director
Mrs Maria Reece
29 Peaks Hill, Purley, CR8 3JJ
02086603351
www.lalehamlea.co.uk
Location
CR8 3JJ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 101834
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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