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Private Schools in Croydon

Croydon has 279 private schools in and around the area, including nursery, pre-prep, prep, senior and sixth form. Families can compare school types and strong boarding provision alongside day schools.

Explore our UK private school admissions timeline to understand entry points and key dates.

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Halcyon London International School

Halcyon London International School

Premier Partner school

London, Greater London, W1H 5AU

Co-Ed 11 - 18 161 Day
Sydenham & Dulwich Girls GDST

Sydenham & Dulwich Girls GDST

Partner school

Greater London, SE26 6BL

Girls 4 - 19 736 Day

Fees from £6,452 per term

Dulwich Prep & Senior

Partner school

Greater London, SE21 7AA

Boys 2 - 16 812 Day & Boarding

Fees from £6,790 per term

James Allen's Girls' School

James Allen's Girls' School

Partner school

London, Greater London, SE22 8TE

Girls 4 - 18 1,212 Day

Fees from £8,600 per term

London Park School Clapham

Partner school

London, Greater London, SW4 9AH

Co-Ed 11 - 16 109 Day

Fees from £9,744 per term

Thomas's Clapham

Partner school

London, Greater London, SW11 6JZ

Co-Ed 4 - 13 653 Day

Fees from £8,984 per term

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Frequently asked questions about private schools in Croydon

How many private schools are there in Croydon?
There are 279 independent schools in and around Croydon, offering a mix of pre-prep, prep, senior and sixth form.
Are there boarding schools in Croydon?
Yes, many schools in and around Croydon offer boarding, with options including full, weekly and flexi boarding.

Families can compare options in our guide to boarding vs day schools:
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/boarding-vs-day-schools
What age can children start private school in Croydon?
Most independent schools accept pupils from age 3 or 4, with key entry points at 7+, 11+, 13+ and 16+.

Key entry points follow a structured timeline - see the UK private school admissions timeline for when to apply.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline
How do I apply to private schools in Croydon?
Applications typically begin 1-2 years in advance and involve registration, assessments and interviews.

Families can explore the UK private school admissions timeline to understand key dates, entry points and when to apply.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline

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