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School profile
Verified 18 August 2026
Fidelis College is a private secondary-stage school in London, Greater London, with a published age range of 4-19.
Private school Co-ed Ages 4-19 Sixth form No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 4-19
- ISI ?
- Standards not met
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
Fidelis College
On this page
At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 4-19
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- ISI ?
- Standards not met
Overview
Overview
Joy, courage and responsibility shape Fidelis College's Catholic education from Prep through Senior School to Sixth Form. A tutorial system, small classes, four houses and a chapel used for Mass and personal prayer make those values tangible in the daily life of an all-through, co-educational provision for ages 4 to 19.
GCSE and A-level pathways sit with service, leadership and future planning. Sixth Form students mentor younger pupils, volunteer, attend university taster days and take part in work experience, public speaking and careers preparation. University, apprenticeships and employment are all named as routes after the sixth-form stage.
There is no boarding. Year 7 and Year 9 entry requires an application, an assessment day with English and maths testing, a parent-and-pupil interview and an offer decision; scholarship assessment may follow the entrance examination. Sixth Form applicants discuss subject choices at interview and must meet the relevant GCSE thresholds. Academic scholarships and means-tested bursaries are also available.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 72.2% grade 5+ in English and maths and 50.8 Attainment 8
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available with 0% AAB or better.
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Croydon and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 50.8
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 72.2%
- EBacc APS
- 4.50
- EBacc entry
- 11.1%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Croydon and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 4-19
- Headmistress
- Mr Raymond Prentice
- Pupil roll
- 411 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- 147 Central Hill, London, Greater London
- Postcode
- SE19 1RT
- Area
- Croydon
School leadership
- Headmistress
- Mr Raymond Prentice
School contact
- School phone
- 02081857770
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 02081857770
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 4-19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- Check school fees page
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Check school site
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Official admissions documents
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 50.8 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 72.2% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 72.2% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 4.50 EBacc APS
- A-level results
- 0% AAB or better
- A-level average points
- 31.05 A-level points per entry
Inspection
Inspection
Standards not met
Latest inspection: 10 March 2025
Use the latest ISI report for inspection detail.
Quick summary
- Latest ISI report: Routine Inspection - 2026 records an inspection beginning 10 March 2025. The report says not all relevant standards were met.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Fidelis College handle admissions?
Fidelis College handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Fidelis College?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for Fidelis College?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Fidelis College?
Fidelis College is currently rated Standards not met following the latest published inspection dated 10 March 2025.