Through the Cross to the Crown
This is the school history and old students site for St Andrew’s C of E High School Croydon. St Andrew’s was a church school from 1861 to 2020.
On this site you will find articles about the school, its history and life, and a celebration of over 150 years of serving the children and young people of Croydon.
A History
Read about the history of the school
St Andrew’s school served the children of Croydon for over 150 years, adapting and changing to best suit the needs of the times.
Featured Articles
The Founder
Read about the Reverend Fitzroy John Fitzwygram, founder of our school.
Building and Rebuilding
Follow the school as it moved over the years, sandwiched into a rapidly changing part of Croydon’s Old Town.
Becoming a High School
The move to comprehensive status in 1978.
Have Something to Add?
Can you help us? We are looking for histories, recollections, memorabilia and more with the hope of expanding the history of our school and preserving its memory for future generations
What Our Past Pupils Say
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Martin Poslethwaite
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Bryan Bryant
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Jane Andrews