Category Archives: Serenity special school

Charity lost £2m last year over closure of Old Palace School

Posted on June 26, 2026 by insidecroydon

The Whitgift Foundation’s ‘Impact Report’ for last year shows its two boys’ fee-paying schools among the country’s top 10% of independents, as the costs of closing its girls’ school will continue until 2028. By STEVEN DOWNES The closure of Old … Continue reading →

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Charity formed last October buys two Old Palace buildings

Posted on February 6, 2026 by insidecroydon

The Rise School of Excellence has paid £750,000 for two buildings on the site of the former girls’ fee-paying school, as Croydon’s biggest landowners, the Whitgift Foundation, continue to dispose of their properties. By GENE BRODIE, education correspondent The piecemeal … Continue reading →

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Old Palace sale completed – for £2.3m less than asking price

Posted on August 28, 2025 by insidecroydon

A special school operated by Serenity will begin to operate from the historic Old Town site from next month, after the sale was sealed by Croydon’s biggest landowners for £4.7m. By GENE BRODIE, education correspondent The Whitgift Foundation last night … Continue reading →

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