Largish boys’ independent school located in South Croydon. Exceptional at sport, particularly rugby and cricket, with a £9m sports complex. Good range of extra-curricular activities including CCF. Strong on the arts, particularly music. Offers impressive range of subjects, including Japanese and Arabic. Entrance is by exam and interview. Location (close to a busy thoroughfare) is slightly off-putting, but the grounds are really lovely. Some bursaries available. 25 per cent go on to Oxbridge. 1,120 pupils. Entrance is by report, exam (maths, English, verbal reasoning) and interview. 10-18.
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