Whitgift School, Haling Park
Whitgift School is an independent school for boys aged 10 to 18 in Haling Park. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in April 2025.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Whitgift School in detail
Whitgift School in its own words
In its own words: "Thank you for your interest in Whitgift, a School where boys are challenged, supported, and celebrated as they learn, grow and forge lasting friendships within an astonishing educational environment. A Whitgift education is rooted in both breadth and depth: a rich and demanding academic programme, exceptional sport, dynamic music and drama, and a multitude of inspiring, sector leading co-curricular opportunities."
Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 3 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
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Vision and values (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 Whitgift School 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 Whitgift School are Elmhurst School Ltd (0.4 miles); Croydon Metropolitan College (0.5 miles, Good); Cumnor House School (0.8 miles); and Al-Khair School Preparatory School (1.2 miles, Good, selective).
Elmhurst School LtdCroydon Metropolitan CollegeCumnor House SchoolAl-Khair School Preparatory School
Where pupils go next
Of the 207 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 77% went on to university or other higher education, 1% to apprenticeships and 7% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 771 pupils (50.9%) received SEN support and 6 (0.4%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is South Croydon Station, about 620 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Upland Road Croydon, 250 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.
Routine Inspection
1 April 2025
Non-Routine Inspection
12 September 2023
Regulatory Compliance
3 November 2021
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
9 May 2017
Focused Compliance Inspection
9 May 2017
About
Whitgift School is an independent day school and boarding school in South Croydon, London, in the English public school tradition. Along with Trinity School of John Whitgift, it is owned by the Whitgift Foundation, a charitable trust.
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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 Whitgift School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Latest from Whitgift School
Read Article about Whitgift For All and the Kalkhoven Foundation Partnership
1 Oct 2026
Read Article about Whitgift students celebrate outstanding GCSE results
21 Aug 2026
Read Article about Whitgift achieves double the National average for A*/A grades
13 Aug 2026
Read Article about Whitgift Community Summer School
27 Jul 2026
Read Article about Whitgift Army Cadets Excel at Lydd Camp
22 Jul 2026
Read Article about Whitgift students achieve record-breaking International Baccalaureate results
5 Jul 2026
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Social & online
Keep up with Whitgift School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Whitgift School.
- Pillai Tutors Ltd870m away · Not yet graded
- BB Soccer Harris Purley Holiday Club870m away · Not yet graded
- Holiplay Krishna Avanti900m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 110
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 17
- Children hurt
- 15
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 110 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 17 serious and 92 slight.
15 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 9 in a vehicle or otherwise.
19 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
95%
Near capacity
1,515 pupils
1,600 places
85 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
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
771
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
51.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
1,515
Total Pupils
1,515
Boys
0
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Whitgift School
What are GCSE results like at Whitgift School?
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 Whitgift School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Whitgift School last inspected?
Whitgift School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in April 2025.
How many pupils go to Whitgift School?
Whitgift School has around 1515 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Whitgift School?
Whitgift School 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 Whitgift School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 3 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Whitgift School: Pillai Tutors Ltd (870m away, registered, not yet graded), BB Soccer Harris Purley Holiday Club (870m away, registered, not yet graded) and Holiplay Krishna Avanti (900m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Whitgift School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 110 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 17 serious and 92 slight. 15 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 9 in a vehicle or otherwise. 19 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 Whitgift School?
Whitgift School is at Whitgift School, Haling Park, Haling Park, CR2 6YT.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)