Due to current social distancing guidelines, many secondary schools are offering online open days for children seeking admission in 2021.
Below are the local Catholic secondary schools currently offering information about admissions virtually. Click on the links to find out more.
To see a full list of local schools, visit Croydon Council’s website.
Bishop Challoner, 228 Bromley Road, Shortlands, Bromley, BR2 0BS
Mixed, independent
View the school’s admissions information.
Bishop Thomas Grant, Belltrees Grove, Streatham Wells, SW16 2HY
Mixed, voluntary aided
View the school’s admissions information.
Coloma Convent Girls’ School, Upper Shirley Road, Croydon, CR9 5AS
Girls, voluntary aided.
View the school’s admissions information.
The Cedars, Coombe Road, Lloyd Park, Croydon CR0 5RD
Boys, independent
Virtual Open Event for The Cedars School: Thursday 12th November, 6-7pm
The John Fisher School, Peaks Hill, Purley CR8 3YP
Boys, voluntary aided
Virtual tour
Year 7 transition information
The Laurels School, 1 Chelsea Embankment, London, SW3 4LG
Girls, independent
View the school’s admissions information.
St Mary’s Catholic High School
The virtual Open Evening is available to view at YouTube.
Head teacher Patrick Shields writes: “We recognise that choosing a secondary school for your child is an important decision, and hope that you will support St Mary’s as the local Catholic mixed school in the heart of Croydon.
“Christ is the centre of our school and our core values of welcome, hard work and service are promoted in the Catholic ethos we share with students.”
St Philomena’s, Pound St, Carshalton SM5 3PS
Girls, voluntary aided
View the school’s admissions information.
Thomas More, Russell Hill Road, Purley, CR8 2XP.
Mixed, voluntary aided.
Introduction to Thomas More school
A virtual tour is available to view here.
The school is also holding open mornings every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00am – 10:15am until the end of October. To book an appointment, email: admissions@tmore.org.uk
Wimbledon College, Edge Hill, London, SW19 4NS
Boys, voluntary aided
View the school’s admissions information.