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Old Palace of John Whitgift School

Old Palace Road CR0 1AX
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The Old Palace of John Whitgift School consists of a pre-school for the ages of 3-4, a preparatory department for the ages of 4-11 and a senior school for pupils aged 11–18. 

Facilities

  • The Pre School and Preparatory School are blessed with gloriously spacious grounds in Melville Avenue, South Croydon; just a short walk from Lloyd Park tram stop.
  • Extensive facilities include a full-size running track/field, purpose-built gym, DT suite, science laboratory, art studio, food technology room and bright, modern classrooms.
  • More recent additions include our prize-wining Cathedral building, indoor swimming pool, dance and drama studios, Sixth Form Centre, netball courts, science block and courtyard gardens.

Features

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  • Pre School children learn through an innovative mix of play and creative activities which focus on the children’s interests, enabling them to make choices, use their imagination and become independent learners.
  • They have an orchestra, run polyphonic lessons and Prep School choir even sings at Croydon Minster.
  • This will all be covered in a variety of sporting activities including Gymnastics, Multi skills, Summer Games, Athletic Activities, Dance, and Swimming.  All pupils have weekly Swimming, Dance and Physical Education lessons.
  • There’s not enough time in the week for pupils to experience all the different clubs that the Prep School has to offer. Clubs run before school, during the lunch hour and after school. There is a different annual programme for KS1 and another for KS2.
  • The students benefit from, and are encouraged to participate in, a wide range of clubs and activities. Students actively organise and run them as part of their development of leadership skills and qualities.

Extra Curricular

  • Co-Curricular: We recognise that there is more to a successful school life than academic achievement alone. An extensive range of co-curricular activities and clubs operate for extended learning, enrichment and enjoyment for all pupils. Learning and socialising outside of the classroom is important at Royal Russell. With our clubs and activities programme we believe there really is something for everyone, and we actively encourage our pupils to try as many clubs as possible.
  • Driving School: Royal Russell is extremely keen to promote safe driving and runs the Royal Russell Young Drivers' Club which is supported by Croydon Council and JEDS Driving School. The ten week theory course is provided by the JEDS Driving Instructor Team. This is a unique opportunity for our Sixth Formers to prepare for their Theory Tests using a range of resources including hands-on experience in the safety of the school grounds. Once they have passed the Theory Test, they may then take advantage of reduced rates in practical lessons. Pupils are given the opportunity to drive off road, using the school grounds that are located around the perimeter of the School. 
  • Sport: We have a multitude of sport clubs where everyone will be able to find something they enjoy with friends: From House Sport, Academic PE, Multi Sports, Trampolining, Table Tennis, Leisure Swim, Swim Squad and Running Club. Some of our teachers run every Saturday at the Lloyd Park Run, they would love to see as many of you there with them as possible. We also run Football, Netball, Hockey and Basketball Clubs for everyone. If your talent lies there you may also be able to join our Sport Academies for all of these. 
  • Getting Creative: For those with a creative flair we have many activities and clubs to tempt you: From Photography & Photoshop, Art & Design, Specialist Drawing Club, Design & Technology.
  • Drama & Music: If performing is your thing we have a variety of activies and clubs to satisfy you: From Trinity Drama, Drama Tech and National Theatre Playwriting Club. For the musically talented Orchestra, Choir, Chamber Choir, Chamber Music and Jamming Sesion, Training Band, Swing Band and Music Theory.
  • Games: If games are your thing we have Scrabble Club, Chess Club, Puzzles and Games Club and Maths Games Club.
  • Other Varied Clubs: Amongst some of the other clubs we run are: Biology Challenge, Computer Science, Geography, Theology & Philosophy Debate, Explore Christianity, Amnesty International, Stem Club, Linguistics, Touch Typing, Food Club and last but not least the Royal Russell School Newspaper.

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Selection Criteria: Selective

Admission Details

Admissions team is available to answer any queries you may have on the admissions process for Pre School, Preparatory, Seniors and Sixth Form. Please contact Mrs Parris or Mrs Grant on 020 8688 3863 or email them on: [email protected]

Fees

Fees Per Term 2023-24 - Royal Russell School

Scholarships

Choral Scholarship (Year 3 entry): Old Palace provides Minster Choristerships at Year 3 entry to sing both in the Croydon Minster Choir and Preparatory and Senior School choirs. Each Choristership carries a remission of 10% of the school fees and brings with it a substantial commitment to the Minster Choir. Please contact the Admissions department for further details.

Scholarships (Year 7 entry): There are a large number of financial awards carrying substantial remission which are offered to candidates of outstanding merit and potential, regardless of parental means.These include:

  • The Emily Ayckbowm Scholarship, the highest ranking Academic Scholarship, worth 50% of the school fees
  • The John Whitgift Scholarship, the second highest ranking Academic Scholarship, worth 50% of the school fees
  • Academic Scholarship, worth 25% of the school fees for Year 7 and up to 50% for Year 12
  • Music Scholarship, worth 25% of the school fees.
  • Mathematics Award, worth 18.5% of the school fees
  • English Award, worth 18.5% of the school fees
  • Reasoning Award, worth 18.5%  of the School fees
  • Head’s Award, worth 12.5% of the school fees

All students sitting the January Year 7 entrance test will automatically be considered for an academic scholarship and all awards except for Music. If a candidate is interested in applying for a Music Scholarship or Music Award please indicate this on the application form. A Year 7 student can receive either an Academic or a Music Scholarship but not both.

Music Scholarships and Music Awards (Year 7 entry): At the point of application for entry into Year 7, candidates who wish to be considered for a Music Scholarship or Music Award should indicate this on the application form and complete the on-line Music Scholarship Application Form, following the link below by the deadline of Friday 26 November 2021. The Music Scholarship is available to an exceptionally gifted musician and is worth 25% of the school fees. The same audition process is undertaken for both Music Awards and Music Scholarships. Auditions for Music Scholarships and Music Awards occur early in the spring term. For September 2022 entry, the auditions will be held on Monday 10 and Tuesday 11 January 2022. 

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Please check the school website link for details.

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