- Founded in 1553 by Nicholas Ridley, Bishop of London, the school moved to its present site in 1867.
- The school’s governing body is known as the Court of Bridewell, reflecting the historic foundation of the school at Bridewell Royal Hospital.
- Pupils typically take nine GCSEs, with most progressing to A-levels or alternatively taking Btec/Level 3 programmes in Food Technology, Music and Sport.
- Academic scholarships and specialist scholarships in sport, drama, music, art and design technology are on offer during the admissions process.
- In 2024, 7 in 10 pupils achieved A*-B grades at A-level, and half of all grades at GCSE were 7 or above.
- Each year, about two-thirds of pupils transition to Oxbridge and Russell Group universities.
Results
A-level 2024 rank: 237

Grade
%
A*
14
A
23
B
32
A*/A
37
A*-B
69
GCSE 2024 rank: 259=

Grade
%
A*/9/8
27
A/7
20
A*/A/9/8/7
47