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Red Gates School
Croydon·Not applicable·London·Community special school·CR2 8HD
URN: 101855Not judgedOfsted published 3 Nov 2024
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Compare with Red Gates SchoolSchool information
| URN | 101855 |
| Local authority | Croydon |
| Region | London |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Community special school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 4-11 |
| Headteacher | Interim Headteacher Melissa Hendry |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | CR2 8HD |
| Latest pupils | 160 |
| FSM eligible | 48.8% |
Contact and identifiers
Farnborough Avenue, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 8HD
https://redgates.croydon.sch.uk/View local authority page2086516540| DfE number | 7006 |
| UKPRN | 10077041 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 1900 |
| GIAS updated | 25 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | 3 Nov 2024 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
Not judged
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| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 24 Sept 2024 |
| Publication date | 3 Nov 2024 |