About
Independent day and boarding school for boys aged 10 to 18 in South Croydon, part of the John Whitgift Foundation. Offers full and weekly boarding.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB Diploma · British
Ages
Ages 10–18
Students
1,596
Type
Local school, international programme
- Founded
- 1596
- Gender
- Boys
- Ownership
- Foundation
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
| Grade | Per term |
|---|---|
| Day students | GBP 10,470 |
| Weekly boarding | GBP 17,322 |
| Full boarding | GBP 20,538 |
The school's document lists these amounts per period, so we show them as written.
One-off costs
- Application fee
- GBP 205
- Deposit
- GBP 1,800
- Lunch
- GBP 5
- Uniform
- GBP 470
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Intake
- 9
- Deadline
- Applications early October; acceptance deadline mid-December
- Entry process
- Entrance exam, Interview
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Financial aid
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
British curriculum
Early years to sixth form · Ages 3–18
Follows the English National Curriculum; pupils usually take IGCSEs around age 16 and A Levels in the last two years.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Sport
- Performing arts
- Service
- Outdoor education
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Device policy
- Laptop programme
- Boarding
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Boarding
- Sports field
Sports
- Sport
Arts
- Drama
- Music
After-school activities
- Clubs & Societies
- Combined Cadet Force
- Duke of Edinburgh Award
- Outdoor Education
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Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- IB
- Inspection
- ISI · outstanding
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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