Croydon has 17 special schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 1 was outstanding or exceptional and 79% good or better, against 90% of special schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 26 Oct 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 1 outstanding or exceptional
- 10 good, strong or expected
- 2 requires improvement or needs attention
- 1 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Special schools | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bensham Manor School | Outstanding | 6 Jun 2024 | CR7 |
| Abingdon House School Purley | Good | 16 May 2024 | CR8 |
| Addington Valley Academy | Good | 26 Jan 2023 | CR0 |
| Aspire Learning | Good | 10 May 2024 | CR0 |
| Beckmead College | Good | 18 Apr 2024 | SE25 |
| Chaffinch Brook School | Good | 9 May 2024 | CR0 |
| Priory School | Good | 3 Jul 2024 | SE19 |
| Red Gates School | Good | 19 Oct 2017 | CR2 |
| Rutherford School | Good | 25 Sept 2025 | CR2 |
| St Giles School | Good | 12 Dec 2017 | CR2 |
| The Write Time | Good | 14 Sept 2023 | CR0 |
| Olympus | Needs attention | 12 May 2026 | CR2 |
| St Nicholas School | Requires improvement | 9 May 2024 | CR8 |
| Supreme Education AP | Urgent improvement | 24 Mar 2026 | CR0 |
| Beckmead Park Academy | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | BR3 |
| Maypole School - Melville | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | CR2 |
| Serenity School, Old Palace Croydon | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | CR0 |