VIRGO FIDELIS CONVENT SENIOR SCHOOL in Greater London, Croydon

Education Centre Information: Virgo Fidelis Convent Senior School:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Aided School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Croydon
Establishment Open Date: 01/09/1997
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Diocese: Archdiocese of Southwark
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 915
Number of boys: 68
Number of girls: 847
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Girls
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Background:

This small, former independent school became grant maintained in 1997 and attained voluntary aided status two years later. It has experienced rapid change since that time and there have been substantial alterations to the building to accommodate growing numbers. The school caters for many pupils of ethnic minority origin, and a very high percentage of pupils have English as an additional language. Extra-curricular activities include various sports, animal club, chess club, and two choirs. During the year there are several trips to the theatre and places of interest. Social and formal meetings are arranged by an active parent-teacher association. Pupils support many charities. Virgo Fidelis believes that each pupil is both unique and equal to others regardless of sex, nationality, colour, creed, class, intellectual ability, or physical handicap. It is the intention that all relationships at Virgo Fidelis are conducted in a spirit of love and understanding. Virgo Fidelis hopes, through encouraging each girl to develop her aptitudes, to implant in her mind a strong personal desire to improve, and hence to succeed.