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Shirley High School Performing Arts College

State school · Croydon, CR0 5EF
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-19
  • 826 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
826 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
London Borough of Croydon

Headteacher

Head

Mr Tyrone Myton

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

OtherUnkn 37 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Forest Academy 9 %
Tudor Academy 9 %
Harris Primary Academy Benson 9 %
Applegarth Academy 5 %
Woodside Primary School 5 %
Castle Hill Academy 5 %
Rowdown Primary School 3 %
Monks Orchard Primary School 3 %
Robert Fitzroy Academy 3 %
Quest Primary School 3 %
Ark Oval Primary Academy 3 %
Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School 3 %
Howard Primary School 2 %
Elmwood Junior School 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
77%
LA avg.
72%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
49%
LA avg.
63%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
29.11
LA avg.
29.88
Eng. avg.
35.69
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
55
Number of teachers
15:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2.4 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
24.6 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

826
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Shirley Church Road
Croydon
Surrey
CR0 5EF
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Telephone: 020 8656 9755

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.shirley.croydon.sch.uk

Local authority: London Borough of Croydon

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School data & information Shirley High School Performing Arts College Shirley Church Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 5EF
826 Pupil numbers
45 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
32 % Pupils whose first language is not English
15:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
55 Number of teachers
7 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
49%
LA avg.
63%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
38.00
LA avg.
44.80
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.51 Score Well below average
≈ 15% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 5
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 10 4
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 5
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 65 4
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 170 4
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 64 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 71 4
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 54 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 164 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 165 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 38 4
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 6 4
Dance GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 6
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 4
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 5
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 51 4
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 6
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 33 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 6

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
3%
LA avg.
7%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
29.11
LA avg.
29.88
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 11 C
Psychology GCE A level 13 C
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 14 C
Mathematics GCE A level 9 A
English Literature GCE A level 9 C
Chemistry GCE A level 5 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 6 B
Biology GCE A level 8 C
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 6 A
Mathematics GCE AS level 8 B

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Shirley High School Performing Arts College is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2.4 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
24.6 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Good
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