Serenity School, Old Palace Croydon, Croydon
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Serenity School is designed around a holistic approach to education, offering pupils flexible pathways through the curriculum based on their individual needs. The school prioritizes personal development and equality, with a strong emphasis on helping pupils develop respect for diversity and difference. The school provides extensive enrichment opportunities including swimming, horse riding, rock climbing and regular half-termly trips, alongside specialist vocational and academic courses.
Key Strengths
- Comprehensive and flexible curriculum across three pathways tailored to individual pupil needs
- Strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion woven throughout all subject planning
- Extensive enrichment activities including arts, sports and independent living experiences
- Thorough safeguarding policies and procedures with experienced, trained staff
- High-quality, purpose-built premises with specialist facilities for art, science and food technology
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with a designated safeguarding lead who is experienced and knowledgeable, supported by trained deputy DSLs and comprehensive policies and procedures in place.
Extracurricular Activities
Swimming, horse riding, rock climbing, crochet, pupil-run clubs for younger pupils, trips each half term
Serenity School is a new independent school set to open in September 2025 with 123 registered pupils. The inspection found the school is likely to meet all independent school standards when it opens.
Fees (2025)
Day fee
£1,100/term
£3,300/yr
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
32%
Available places
144 pupils
450 capacity
306 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)
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Serenity School, Old Palace Croydon
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The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy
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Howard Primary School
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