Ofsted school ratings in Croydon
In Croydon (London), 47 of 56 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 83.9%. That is 3.2 percentage points below the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 83.9%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 10
- Good
- 37
- Requires improvement
- 9
- Inadequate
- 0
- Graded schools
- 56
- rank 109/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Croydon (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Croydon | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 10 | 17.9% |
| Good | 37 | 66.1% |
| Requires improvement | 9 | 16.1% |
| Inadequate | 0 | 0.0% |
The Good-or-Outstanding rate is derived from these real counts as (Outstanding + Good) ÷ all graded schools. Schools last inspected on or after 1 September 2024 carry no overall-effectiveness grade and are excluded, per Ofsted’s published methodology.
By school phase in Croydon
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 7 | 24 | 5 | 0 | 86.1% |
| Secondary | 1 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 72.7% |
| Special | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 83.3% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Croydon are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 47 of 56 graded state-funded schools in Croydon hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 83.9%. That figure is derived from Ofsted's real inspection counts as at 31 May 2026. Across England the rate is 87.2%.
- How many Outstanding schools does Croydon have?
- Croydon has 10 schools rated Outstanding and 37 rated Good, out of 56 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Croydon?
- No state-funded school in Croydon currently holds an Inadequate overall-effectiveness grade in Ofsted's 31 May 2026 management information. 9 schools are rated Requires improvement.
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Croydon?
- By phase in Croydon: 86.1% of 36 primary schools; 72.7% of 11 secondary schools; 83.3% of 6 special schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Croydon compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Croydon ranks 109 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 83.9% versus the England-wide 87.2% (as at 31 May 2026).
Reference period: latest inspections as at 31 May 2026 (Ofsted management information, published 2026-06-18). Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Ofsted. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.