Academic excellence in South Croydon

“I am a student here in yr 5 I highly recommend you send your kids here the opportunities are great nice friendly teachers . When my mum came here to look at the school she asked the yr6 " what is the worst thing about the school " , " it doesn't have a secondary one . That is my fab review”

“Experienced teachers and small class sizes. Teachers take time to know each student's personal strengths and weaknesses so that individual needs are met. CMC delivers a great academic experience!”

“I will miss this school terribly after leaving it this year... It's really really lovely!”

“I go to this school and it is a litt I love it and have only been in it for 2 months”

“From my point of view on Whitgift, it did seem to be fairly large and good, with new sports hall and labs and DT/IT stuffs. Teachers are really nice (but a few) and education is at a high standard. There is school tuck shop around the school ground, with direct payment in school canteen.”

“This school really helps the children who needs special care and help ..”

“I bought a laptop stand to enable me to make online presentations standing up rather than sitting at my desk. I use the stand all the time as it gives me total flexibility for positioning my screen. Even when using the laptop from seated the stand is invaluable. My neck ache has been cured since my screen is now at eye level. The stand sits securely on my desk and can easily be moved if I wish to work in another room. It is an excellent investment in appearing professional onscreen, and for improving my posture and health.”

“I have been working at Purley Oaks for over 10 years now as a class teacher , both in Year One and Reception. I can honestly say that I love it here. Everyone is so kind and welcoming . We all help each other out no matter what year group we are in or what job role we have - we are a great team! I was advised when I was an NQT to keep moving to different schools but I really don’t want to be anywhere else! In Reception we are a fantastic team and work very closely together. We have such fun and it is amazing to see the children progress throughout the year. I feel that in Early Years we give children a great start to their learning careers!”

“The teachers are really nice, friendly and help you so much.”

“Lovely teachers, good methodology, excellent facilities, overall very good school and most of all, my kids love going to school which is what it's all about at the end of the day.”

“A very friendly school which I enjoyed every bit since the start of the term.Best place ever!!!”

“Pretty good school but too much homework (dt teacher especially)”

“Very good school principle very nice gives a good education for all kids”

“A brilliant school! I was crying when I left at the end of year 6”

“My Son has been at John Ruskin College for 18 months now and I have to say all the staff I have had dealings with so far have been friendly, helpful and enthusiastic about their students and subjects. With current online learning (due to Covid 19) the teachers and support team have been second to none and are constantly at the end of an e-mail if help is needed. With this help and support my Son (who doesn't find learning easy) passed his Sports course last year and has just passed his GCSE Maths. If this is your local College give them a chance, you may be pleasantly surprised?”

“My son is cherished and nurtured in this lovely school.”