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Croydon Athletes Secure Team GB Links Through Independent School Programs
Independent school programs in the borough continue to produce national-level performers while maintaining scholarship routes for new entrants.
How we reported this
Croydon High School athletes stand out locally because several students have reached Team GB selection level in recent seasons. The school records both individual and team results that place it among the stronger independent providers in the area.
The pattern matters in Croydon because high school athletics here relies heavily on a small number of independent schools that supply structured coaching and competition access. Without those programmes, organised track and field at secondary level would be thinner outside the virtual events run by the borough’s maintained schools.
Grounds and Equipment in Selsdon
The school occupies 20 acres in Selsdon. One field is converted each summer into a full athletics track, while a sports hall, gymnasium and all-weather pitch remain available year-round. These facilities allow consistent training regardless of weather and support the dual aim of school teams and individual scholarship candidates.
Regina Coeli School also fields teams in Croydon leagues, the Croydon Schools Sports Partnership and Catholic Schools fixtures, covering athletics alongside football, netball and swimming. Its participation widens the number of fixtures available to local pupils who do not attend fee-paying schools.
Assessment Dates and Virtual Events
Croydon High School runs athletics assessments for sports scholarships at Year 7 and Year 9 entry. The 2026 Year 7 assessment week began on 10 November 2025; the Year 9 session took place on 5 February 2026. Results from these sessions feed directly into scholarship offers for the following academic year.
Across the borough, secondary schools have run virtual competitions branded Homeletics, with results published online. The format lets schools without dedicated tracks still record times and distances for league tables and selection purposes.
Parents or guardians seeking places can review the published assessment calendars on the Croydon High School site and the separate sports-club pages. The same sites list current competition calendars and contact details for the athletics section.