About John Ruskin College
John Ruskin College (part of Orbital South Colleges) is a successful vocational college situated in Selsdon, South Croydon. We deliver a wide range of full-time study programmes for young people and a range of full and part-time qualification and non-qualification courses for adults, including evenings. Our full-time study programme offer for 16-18s also includes a range of T Levels.
Our Apprenticeship offer is very wide meeting local employment and employer needs. Our courses run from Entry/Level 1 to Level 4 (and to Level 6 Higher Education at East Surrey College) with a key focus on career progression, upskilling for employment and higher level study. Students learn in fantastic facilities from vocationally expert teachers. Our facilities include a brand-new Construction Skills Centre.
Meet the Senior Leadership Team
John Ruskin College is committed to creating and maintaining a safe environment for all our students. Our Senior Leadership Team (SLT) drives our strategic aims, objectives and targets with inclusion and success at the heart of what we do.
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Robert Pickles Chair of Governors |
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Lindsay Pamphilon Chief Executive Officer & Principal |
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Eva Dixon |
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Kam Dehal Executive Director – Commercial & Partnerships |
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Rebecca Taylor Vice Principal – Curriculum & Standards |
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Karen Richardson |
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Nicola Parrott Assistant Principal – Quality & Student Experience |
Address: John Ruskin College, Selsdon Park Road, South Croydon, CR2 8JJ
Phone: 020 8651 1131 / Email: info@johnruskin.ac.uk





