Red Gates School
Farnborough Avenue, South Croydon, CR2 8HDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Red Gates School is a special school in Croydon for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 153 schools in Croydon. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in September 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 24 September 2024, report published 3 November 2024
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 24 September 2024
The school strives to ensure that every pupil has the opportunity to become the very best version of themselves. Individuality and diversity are celebrated. Pupils and staff are part of a thriving and cohesive team. Pupils enjoy coming here and parents and carers strongly recommend the school. The curriculum and the way it is delivered are highly ambitious and carefully adapted for the individual needs of the pupils. Pupils enjoy learning a wide range of subjects. They take part in lessons which are well matched to their needs. As a result, pupils are ready for the next stage of their education. Behaviour is very positive. Pupils are kind. Inside and outside of lessons, pupils engage constructively with the whole school community. The school is constantly working to continue to improve the attendance of pupils because it knows the importance of them coming to school each day. Pupils feel safe and are kept safe at the school. Pupils thrive here. There is a strong personal development offer at the school. Pupils take part in a wide range of clubs that are closely matched to their interests. Pupils speak positively about the opportunities available to them, including their interactions with the school therapy dog and the educational visits. Leaders also make sure that pupils learn how to keep themselves safe.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
22 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
160 pupils on roll, with places for 160
Schools near Red Gates School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addington Valley Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Oak Bridge School | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Rutherford School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Olympus | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Beckmead Park Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Attainment 8: 10.3 |
School details
- School type
- Community special school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Mrs Melissa Hendry
- Phone
- 02086516540
- Address
- Farnborough Avenue, South Croydon, CR2 8HD
- Local authority
- Croydon
- URN
- 101855
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.