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Croydon has 26 independent schools ranging from prep schools to senior institutions. Schools are sorted by inspection quality ratings.
Croydon is home to 26 independent schools, ranging from prep schools to senior colleges. The area also has 120 state-funded schools for families exploring all options.
Preparatory schools educate children roughly aged 4-13 and prepare them for entrance exams to senior independent schools.
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Senior independent schools typically start at 11+ or 13+ and go through to sixth form.
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