Saffron Valley Collegiate comprises of 5 provisions who educate young people from across the Borough of Croydon

They are:

• KS3: KS3 pupils who have been excluded or at risk of exclusion
• KS4 South: KS4 pupils who have been excluded or at risk of exclusion
• KS4 North: KS4 pupils who have been excluded or at risk of exclusion
• Cotelands: KS 3 and 4 emotionally based school refusers
• Springboard: a tuition service providing for pupils with medical needs

At Saffron Valley Collegiate (SVC), we provide a fresh start for young people who need it most. Based on four sites in the borough of Croydon, we cater to permanently excluded students and offer targeted short-term interventions for those struggling in mainstream education. Our small class sizes, tailored support, and whole-child approach create a nurturing and structured environment where students can re-engage with their learning.

With four specialised provisions, we support students from Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 4, as well as those with medical needs and anxiety through on-site and online learning. Our curriculum blends academic subjects with vocational pathways, ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed.

"At SVC, our mission is to provide a personalised educational experience that truly identifies and responds to the unique circumstances and needs of each individual child or young person in our care. We believe that every student deserves the opportunity to succeed, and we are committed to enabling all our pupils to progress and become successful, confident learners.

Our dedicated team works closely with students and their families to reengage each young person with education. By fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, we support our students in rediscovering their enthusiasm for learning to enable them to unlock their potential, whatever their starting point.

We are guided by our core values: Be Ready, Be Respectful, Be Safe.

These principles shape everything we do - inside and outside the classroom. We encourage our pupils to be prepared for learning, to treat themselves and others with kindness and respect, and to make choices that keep themselves and those around them safe."

Gill LaRocque - Headteacher