With one of the fastest growing populations in London, Croydon is set for a flurry of development over the next five years. But will the borough be able to meet demand for school places?

Pegasus Academy in Thornton Heath, north Croydon

Pegasus Academy in Thornton Heath, north Croydon

Croydon in south London is the most populous of the capital’s 33 boroughs. With almost 380,000 residents, Croydon has a significantly larger population than Leicester, Cardiff and Belfast and covers more square miles than Norwich and Exeter combined. It also has one of the fastest growing populations in London with the town centre in particular predicted to undergo a massive influx of residents in the coming years.

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