Saffron Valley Collegiate is an alternative provision academy in Croydon for children and young people aged 4 to 16.
- Ages 4–16
- 64 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Alternative provision academy
- Ages
- 4 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 64 (places for 220)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Gillian LaRocque (Headteacher)
- Part of
- Alternative Learning Trust
- Opened
- 1 May 2024
- Free school meals
- 51.6% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Croydon
- School reference (URN)
- 149606
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Croydon council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Good, March 2019
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in March 2019. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
279 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1QH
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Bright Minds Creative Academy Independent · Ages 11–19 · Ofsted: Inadequate 0.1 miles
- Aspire Learning Independent · Ages 5–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.4 miles
- Serenity School, Old Palace Croydon Independent · Ages 4–19 0.4 miles
By need in Croydon: Autism (17) · Moderate learning (11) · Speech and language (6) · Severe learning (4) · Hearing (3) · Physical (3) · PMLD (2) · Dyslexia and SpLD (2)
Questions about Saffron Valley Collegiate
How do I get a place at Saffron Valley Collegiate?
Places at Saffron Valley Collegiate are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Croydon council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does Saffron Valley Collegiate take?
Aged 4 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Saffron Valley Collegiate’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in March 2019 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is Saffron Valley Collegiate?
279 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1QH, in Croydon.
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