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Schools · Purley
Schools in central Purley
9 schools in central Purley, plus 1 nearby, each with its latest Ofsted inspection result.
In the area
9
Nearby (5 km)
1
Pupils in area
3,205
Phases
4
OtherPrimaryNurserySecondaryCentre of Purley
Schools are placed at the centre of their postcode.
Other
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abingdon House School Purley | Other independent special school | Not yet inspected | 72 | CR8 2AN |
| Cumnor House School | Other independent school | Not yet inspected | 310 | CR2 6DA |
| St David's School | Other independent school | Not yet inspected | 139 | CR8 3AL |
| St Nicholas School | Community special school | Requires improvement Graded inspection, May 2024 · Read report | 273 | CR8 4DS |
Primary
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) | Voluntary aided school | School remains Good Ungraded inspection, Mar 2022 · Read report | 397 | CR8 2QE |
| Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Graded inspection, Jul 2023 · Read report | 212 | CR8 2XP |
Nursery
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purley Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | School remains Outstanding Ungraded inspection, Nov 2023 · Read report | 87 | CR8 2NE |
Secondary
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The John Fisher School | Voluntary aided school | School remains Good Ungraded inspection, Jun 2023 · Read report | 1116 | CR8 3YP |
| Thomas More Catholic School | Voluntary aided school | Standards maintained Ungraded inspection, Oct 2024 · Read report | 599 | CR8 2XP |
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laleham Lea School Other | Other independent school | Not yet inspected | 111 | 1.4 km |
Ofsted’s latest inspection for each school. Since September 2024 Ofsted no longer gives schools a single overall grade: newer inspections show area judgements or the 2025 report card grades instead. Open schools from Get Information about Schools (DfE).