Croydon Metropolitan College, Croydon
Croydon Metropolitan College is an independent school for pupils aged 14 to 35 in Croydon. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2024.
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Croydon Metropolitan College in detail
Croydon Metropolitan College in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: ""At CMC we will ensure you have unrivalled opportunities to achieve your academic potential" Education is not just about imparting knowledge but about nurturing each student's potential in a supportive and friendly atmosphere. Our college is unique in its commitment to small class sizes of no more than six, allowing for individualised tuition and a truly personalised learning experience."
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Croydon Metropolitan College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Croydon Metropolitan College are Elmhurst School Ltd (0.4 miles); Whitgift School (0.5 miles); Al-Khair School Preparatory School (0.8 miles, Good, selective); and Al-Khair Secondary Girls (1 mile, Good).
Elmhurst School LtdWhitgift SchoolAl-Khair School Preparatory SchoolAl-Khair Secondary Girls
Who goes there
In 2026, 0 pupils (0%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is South Croydon Station, about 550 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Aberdeen Road South Croydon, 60 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Croydon Metropolitan College stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 895 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Croydon (488), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its February 2024 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Sixth form.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Social & online
Keep up with Croydon Metropolitan College
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 162
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 24
- Children hurt
- 12
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 162 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 24 serious and 138 slight.
12 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 7 in a vehicle or otherwise.
31 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Croydon is 54.5 (the median across 156 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
4%
Available places
5 pupils
120 places
115 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Croydon
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Croydon
Across Croydon council
Places available
4,025
Applications
4,184
Got 1st preference
71.2%
Got preferred school
95.3%
All secondary applications across Croydon council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
0.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
5
Total Pupils
1
Boys
4
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about Croydon Metropolitan College
What are GCSE results like at Croydon Metropolitan College?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Croydon Metropolitan College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
What is Croydon Metropolitan College's Ofsted rating?
Croydon Metropolitan College was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2024.
Does Croydon Metropolitan College meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in February 2024, Croydon Metropolitan College met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Croydon Metropolitan College?
Croydon Metropolitan College has around 5 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Croydon Metropolitan College?
Croydon Metropolitan College is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Croydon Metropolitan College?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 162 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 24 serious and 138 slight. 12 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 7 in a vehicle or otherwise. 31 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Croydon is 54.5 (the median across 156 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Croydon Metropolitan College?
Croydon Metropolitan College is at 30-32 South End, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 1DN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)