Schools in Purley
11 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (3)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riddlesdown Collegiate Academy converter | Outstanding (2023) · previous system | 11–19 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| The John Fisher School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Thomas More Catholic School Voluntary aided school | Standards maintained (2024) | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
Primary (3)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Beaumont Primary School Community school | Standards maintained (2025) | 4–11 | Heavily oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (5)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purley Nursery School Local authority nursery school | Outstanding — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 2–5 | — |
| St Nicholas School Community special school | Requires improvement (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | — |
| Abingdon House School Purley Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 10–17 | — |
| Laleham Lea School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 3–11 | — |
| St David's School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 3–11 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.