Aya College (Educational Provision)
AYA College provides education and training for children and young people in public care to maximize their future potential.
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Our take
Independent co-ed all-through school in Croydon for ages 10–18. Non-selective intake.
- Families wanting one school across the whole journey (ages 10–18) rather than separate prep + senior.
- Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex.
- Families who would rather not put their child through a selective entrance assessment.
- Fees aren't published. Treat published external fee comparisons with caution and ask admissions directly before shortlisting.
- SEND provision isn't documented in our profile. If your child has an EHCP or specific learning needs, ask admissions about case-by-case capacity before applying.
About the head
“Strive, Succeed, Surpass”
We feel that children and young people in public care deserve good quality education and training to maximise their future potential.
Distinctive features
Education and training dedicated to children in public care
Collaboration with Local Authority Partners
Supportive management and social work team
Activities & co-curricular
sport
music
drama
other
Recent coverage
Aya College (Educational Provision) is a small independent school in Croydon, London, catering to pupils aged 10 to 18. In the 2023/2024 academic year, the school had a total of four pupils, with an equal gender distribution of 50% boys and 50% girls. All students had Special Educational Needs (SEN) and held Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). The school reported an overall absence rate of 8.5%, slightly below the national average of 8.9%, and a persistent absence rate of 26.1%, marginally higher than the national average of 25.6%. In November 2023, an Ofsted progress monitoring inspection found that the school met all the independent school standards that were checked during the inspection. Regarding leadership, there appears to be some inconsistency in the reported headteacher. The government's official records list Paulina Balogun as the headteacher, while the school's website and recent policy documents are signed by Michael Buadi as headteacher. This discrepancy suggests a need for clarification on the current leadership. (findmyschool.uk) The school charges annual fees of £52,600 for all year groups.
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| Year | Opens | Closes | Reply by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 1 May 2024 | 15 Oct 2025 | TBC | Closed |
Open events
Private tours and additional visits available by arrangement — contact admissions to arrange.
Fees
Bursaries & Scholarships
Inspection
Ofsted — 4 May 2022
One inspection report on file. Worth reading before booking a visit — covers safeguarding, leadership and overall standard.
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What kind of child is Aya College (Educational Provision) best for?+
Independent co-ed all-through school in Croydon for ages 10–18. Non-selective intake.
How does admissions work?+
Admissions are non-selective. Registration windows and required forms vary by entry point — check the admissions timeline above.
Are fees published?+
Yes — see the Fees table further down the page. Add extras (uniform, trips, lunches, music tuition, registration fees) on top of the base figure before budgeting.
Does the school support SEND?+
Some SEND provision is documented in our profile, but specific conditions supported aren't itemised. Contact admissions for details before applying.
Are there open days?+
1 upcoming open day or tour — see the admissions timeline. Booking is usually required.
How do I contact admissions?+
email at admin@sankofacare.co.uk or phone on +44 (0) 208 544 5100. Reference your child's age and intended entry year in the first message.
What similar schools should I compare?+
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