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Riddlesdown Collegiate

Honister Heights, Purley, CR8 1EX
Part of: THE COLLEGIATE TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Riddlesdown Collegiate
Purley, CR8 1EX
2,067 Pupils
2,040 Capacity
11–19 Age Range
13.40% FSM %
1,132 Boys
935 Girls
About Riddlesdown Collegiate

Riddlesdown Collegiate is an Academies for pupils aged 11–19 based in Croydon, London. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 2,067 pupils on roll. School capacity: 2,040. Current headteacher: Daniel Osborne.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Croydon or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Croydon
Region London
Administrative District Croydon
Parliamentary Constituency Croydon South
Ward Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THE COLLEGIATE TRUST
Opened 01-06-2012
UKPRN 10037408
URN 138178
Data Last Updated 09-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Jenny Aarons Chair of Local Governing Body 27/06/2023 17/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sara Scott Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 01/09/2018 — N/A
Jenny Aarons Local Governor 18/07/2022 17/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mike Chalk Local Governor 03/03/2025 02/03/2029 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Mary Chapman Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Sam Dower Local Governor 11/11/2024 10/11/2028 Elected by school staff
Mrs Aly Foyle Local Governor 08/03/2025 07/03/2029 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Aziz Golova Local Governor 19/03/2023 18/03/2027 Appointed by LA
Mrs Christel Hartland Local Governor 31/07/2022 30/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Cathryn MArsden Local Governor 09/02/2025 08/02/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Daniel Osborne Local Governor 01/11/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Fiona Robertson Local Governor 01/10/2023 30/09/2027 Elected by school staff
Schools Nearby
Atwood Primary School
0.96 km • South Croydon
Other
Harris Primary Academy Kenley
1.07 km • Kenley
Other
Kenley Primary School
1.12 km • Whyteleafe
Other
Gresham Primary School
1.13 km • South Croydon
Other
Abingdon House School Purley
1.58 km • Purley
Other
Olympus
1.6 km • South Croydon
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Riddlesdown Collegiate is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Purley, Croydon.
Riddlesdown Collegiate has 2,067 pupils, with a capacity of 2,040.
Riddlesdown Collegiate caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
The admissions policy at Riddlesdown Collegiate is: Non-selective.
The Principal at Riddlesdown Collegiate is Mr Daniel Osborne.
Riddlesdown Collegiate is at Honister Heights, Purley, CR8 1EX, in the Croydon local authority, London.
Sixth form at Riddlesdown Collegiate: Has a sixth form.
Riddlesdown Collegiate is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mr Daniel Osborne
Honister Heights, Purley, CR8 1EX
02086685136
www.riddlesdown.org
Location
CR8 1EX  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 138178
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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