Elmhurst School Ltd, South Croydon
Elmhurst School Ltd is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in South Croydon. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in June 2024.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Elmhurst School Ltd in detail
Elmhurst School Ltd in its own words
In its own words: "Our aim is to be the outstanding 11+ preparatory school in South East London, driven to develop the brilliance in every child, laying the foundations for a happy and successful future for themselves and the wider community."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Nurturing the brilliance in every child takes care, compassion and commitment. At Elmhurst, we have been working for over 150 years in our small, diverse community situated in the heart of South Croydon, to nurture the children we teach and support them in finding their own brilliance."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, hockey, cricket, badminton, dance, drama, orchestra, guitar, chess and coding.
The school runs after-school care until 6:00pm.
Coming up: an open day on Thursday 5 November 2026 at 9.30am, an open day on Wednesday 11 November 2026 at 9.30am, an open day on Thursday 26 November 2026 at 9.30am and an open day on Thursday 14 January 2027 at 9.30am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Croydon
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Elmhurst School Ltd are Croydon Metropolitan College (0.4 miles, Good); Whitgift School (0.4 miles); Al-Khair Secondary Girls (1.2 miles, Good); and Al-Khair School (1.2 miles, Good, selective).
Croydon Metropolitan CollegeWhitgift SchoolAl-Khair Secondary GirlsAl-Khair School
Who goes there
In 2026, 0 pupils (0%) received SEN support and 2 (1.6%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is South Croydon Rail Station, about 70 metres away (roughly a 1-minute walk).
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Birdhurst Road / South Croydon Station, 90 metres away.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
18 June 2024
Short Visit
26 March 2021
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
25 February 2020
Regulatory Compliance
4 May 2017
Standard
1 January 2011
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from Elmhurst School Ltd
Determination: The “Elmhurst Edge” in Action
18 May 2026
Head’s Blog: Finding the balance - how the right school can enable families to thrive
8 May 2026
Primary School Offer Day: What to Do Next
17 Apr 2026
Head’s Blog: Senior Schools Destinations
20 Mar 2026
Head’s Blog: An inclusive community with girls’ thriving through the Elmhurst EDGE
27 Feb 2026
Head’s Blog: Being brilliant is an everyday struggle - and it should be!
13 Feb 2026
From Elmhurst School Ltd's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
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Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 103
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 18
- Children hurt
- 14
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 103 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 18 serious and 85 slight.
14 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 10 in a vehicle or otherwise.
23 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
46%
Available places
126 pupils
272 places
146 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - South Croydon
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for South 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.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
1.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
126
Total Pupils
104
Boys
22
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Questions parents ask about Elmhurst School Ltd
When was Elmhurst School Ltd last inspected?
Elmhurst School Ltd is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in June 2024.
How many pupils go to Elmhurst School Ltd?
Elmhurst School Ltd has around 126 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Elmhurst School Ltd?
Elmhurst School Ltd 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 Elmhurst School Ltd?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 103 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 18 serious and 85 slight. 14 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 10 in a vehicle or otherwise. 23 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 Elmhurst School Ltd?
Elmhurst School Ltd is at 44-48 South Park Hill Road, South Croydon, South Croydon, CR2 7DW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)