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Coloma Convent Girls' School, Croydon

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Coloma Convent Girls' School
Upper Shirley Road, Croydon, Surrey CR9 5AS
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Authority:
Croydon
Type:
Voluntary aided
Admissions:
Comprehensive
Gender of entry:
Girls
Age range:
11-18
Number of students:
1,037
Gender of sixth form:
Girls
Last inspection:
October 2001. Read the full inspection report.
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Specialism: Music

General information

Background: Opened in west Croydon in 1869 by the Congregation of the Daughters of Mary and Joseph, a Belgian order, founded by Reverend Canon Van Crombrugge. The school moved to a new site on the edge of Shirley Hills in 1965, and became a voluntary-aided Roman Catholic comprehensive school in 1978. The school is over-subscribed; therefore, entry at Year 7 is generally likely only for children of practising Catholic families. In Year 12, however, students of other denominations and faiths, who are in sympathy with the ethos of school can frequently be accommodated. Facilities include tennis and netball courts, a lacrosse and athletics field, a purpose-built sixth-form centre with computer suites and a media editing suite, a chapel, science laboratories, libraries, a music studio, a drama studio, a hall and stage, specialist classrooms, two gymnasia, art and pottery rooms, five computer suites. A new design technology centre has opened. Specialist music college status from September 2005; has developed additional recording, composing, and performance facilities; also new courses in music technology and performing arts. There is an annual Christmas concert and summer show at the Fairfield Halls; school choir has visited Italy. About 400 pupils learn musical instruments; there are two orchestras, several choirs, including gospel choirs, and large instrumental ensmbles. The main sports at the school are lacrosse, netball, tennis, athletics, gym and dance; also trampolining, volleyball, badminton, basketball, football and rounders. There is tennis coaching after school and a ski trip to Austria for Year 9 pupils. Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme. Charity fundraising is a strong feature, with more than £20,000 raised in 2006 for the Gambian Children's Trust, in addition to support of other local and national charities. Over-subscribed, with nearly three applications per place. Ethos: 'Every member of the school community is motivated to see that they can make apositive difference through love, commitment and service. Prayer, respect for one another, integrity, kindness and compassion are greatly valued.' .

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