BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology, Croydon
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
BRIT School excels at delivering vocational education in performing arts and technology, with students making outstanding progress and achieving very high standards. Teachers bring exceptional professional expertise to inspire and guide students through rigorous, exciting learning. The school creates a uniquely vibrant atmosphere where students are deeply committed to their studies and leave with clear career paths - nearly all sixth form students progress to higher education, training or employment.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding progress and very high standards in vocational courses (dance, music, theatre, visual arts, design, interactive media)
- Exceptional student behaviour, respect and relationships that create a special school atmosphere
- Outstanding sixth form outcomes with nearly 100% of Year 13 students progressing to further education, employment or training
- Skilled teachers with professional expertise in performing arts and technology who inspire students
- Extensive community involvement and students' willingness to share their talents
Areas for Improvement
- Some students, particularly the most able, underachieve in academic subjects like mathematics, science and English at GCSE and A-level
- Teachers don't always provide work that fully stretches the most able students
- Student notes are sometimes disorganised and teacher feedback in some subjects doesn't help students understand how to improve
- Need to improve high grade attainment in academic subjects
Safeguarding
The school's work to keep students safe and secure is outstanding, with students feeling very safe and bullying being extremely rare.
Extracurricular Activities
Trips, visits, overseas experiences, productions, events, rehearsals, community activities
BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology is a good school where students attain very high standards and make outstanding progress in their vocational courses, with mature behaviour and a vibrant learning atmosphere. The school has outstanding leadership and a sixth form where practically every Year 13 student proceeds into higher or further education, employment or training.
At a Glance
15.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
462 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
19.4
Avg class size
8
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Over capacity
1,445 pupils
1,450 capacity
5 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Croydon
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Croydon
Admissions Demand - Croydon
Places available
4,128
Applications
4,421
Got 1st preference
71.0%
Got preferred school
95.5%
Secondary admissions across Croydon (2025/26)
Inspection History(7)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.80609%
Overall absence
14.57286%
Persistent absence
398
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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