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Coloma Convent Girls' School

Croydon·Secondary·London·Academy converter·CR9 5AS
URN: 149347Requires improvementOfsted published 25 Jan 2022
57.4
Attainment 8
National avg ≈ 46.4 · 2024/2025
+0.52
Progress 8
2023/2024 · CI: [0.29, 0.75]
83.2%
5+ Eng & Maths
Grade 5+ in both · 2024/2025
47.7%
EBacc entry
% entering EBacc · 2024/2025
33.8
A level APS
Average points per entry · 2024/2025

Decision summary

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Academic outcomesVery strong academic outcomes

Attainment 8 of 57.4 is well above the national average of around 46. This reflects strong GCSE outcomes across the standard subject basket.

Attainment 8:
57.4
5+ Eng & Maths:
83%
Academic year:
2024/2025
Pupil progressAbove-average progress

Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.

Progress 8:
+0.52
Confidence interval:
[0.29, 0.75]
Admissions realismAdmissions realism: not yet assessed

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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.

This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.

Watch-outs
  • Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
  • Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time

Attainment 8 over time

Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)

Historical results

YearPupilsAtt8P85+ E&MEBacc %EBacc APS
2024/202514957.483.2%47.7%5.1
2023/202415256.7+0.5280.9%65.1%5.2

Nearby and similar schools

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School information

URN149347
Local authorityCroydon
RegionLondon
PhaseSecondary
TypeAcademy converter
Gender of entryGirls
Age range11-18
HeadteacherHeadteacher Danielle Bumford-Sinclair
TrustST OSCAR ROMERO CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
AdmissionsNon-selective
Religious characterRoman Catholic
PostcodeCR9 5AS
Latest pupils149
FSM eligible23.9%

Contact and identifiers

Upper Shirley Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR9 5AS

http://www.coloma.croydon.sch.uk/View local authority page2086546228
DfE number5405
UKPRN10091127
Opened1 Nov 2022
GIAS updated10 Feb 2026

Data sources and freshness

Official record updated10 Feb 2026
Latest KS4 year2024/2025
Latest KS2 year
Ofsted published25 Jan 2022

Latest Ofsted inspection

Requires improvement
Quality of educationRequires improvement
Behaviour and attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership and managementRequires improvement
SafeguardingEffective
Inspection typeS5 Inspection
Category of concern
Inspection date30 Nov 2021
Publication date25 Jan 2022
View Ofsted report