Fidelis College, London
Fidelis College is an independent school for pupils aged 4 to 19 in London. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in March 2026.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Fidelis College in detail
Fidelis College in its own words
In its own words: "Our vision is to form young people of academic excellence, character and integrity who shape society through service, joy, and responsibility."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Our one-to-one mentoring approach is tailored to the individual learner and ensures that each student is known, valued and genuinely supported to thrive. Against the backdrop of rigorous academic curriculum in a supportive environment, we promote intellectual and personal growth in a nurturing but ambitious environment."
Vision and values (school website)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 Fidelis 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 Fidelis College are The New School (under 0.1 miles); Dulwich Prep & Senior (0.9 miles, selective); Rosemead Preparatory School (1.2 miles); and Alleyn's Oakfield (1.3 miles, selective).
The New SchoolDulwich Prep & SeniorRosemead Preparatory SchoolAlleyn's Oakfield
Where pupils go next
Of the 8 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 75% went on to university or other higher education and 13% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 107 pupils (26%) received SEN support and 4 (1%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Gipsy Hill Station, about 750 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Salter's Hill Norwood, 90 metres away.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; 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. Ofsted last inspected this school in 19 November 2014, before the latest ISI inspection.
Routine Inspection
10 March 2026
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
31 January 2023
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
26 April 2022
Regulatory Compliance
25 April 2018
Regulatory Compliance
24 January 2018
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
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 Fidelis College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
+ 2 more subjects
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Keep up with Fidelis College
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Fidelis College.
- Camp Olympia FidelisAt the school · Not yet graded
- Stagecoach Upper Norwood380m away · Not yet graded
- Rockmount School Holiday Club Premier F4F Group420m away · Not yet graded
- Junior Adventures Group @ Kingswood Primary School SE27620m away · Not yet graded
- St Luke's School Extended Club Premier F4F Group750m away · Not yet graded
- Holiplay Kids Club Downsview1000m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 42
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 13
- Children hurt
- 7
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 42 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 13 serious and 29 slight.
7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
12 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
52%
Available places
411 pupils
790 places
379 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
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
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
107
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
27.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
411
Total Pupils
247
Boys
164
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Fidelis College
Showing 10 of 15 linked schools
Questions parents ask about Fidelis College
What are GCSE results like at Fidelis 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 Fidelis College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Fidelis College last inspected?
Fidelis College is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in March 2026.
How many pupils go to Fidelis College?
Fidelis College has around 411 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Fidelis College?
Fidelis 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.
Does Fidelis College have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Camp Olympia Fidelis (registered, not yet graded). There are 5 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Fidelis College?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 42 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 13 serious and 29 slight. 7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 12 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 Fidelis College?
Fidelis College is at 147 Central Hill, London, SE19 1RT.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)