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Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School
Selborne Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 5JQ, Croydon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
47.9 / 100
Bottom 48%
Better than 48% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
784
Capacity
800
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with 68% of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. The school's GCSE Attainment 8 score of 45.3 places it in the top 53% nationally, and a commendable 78% of pupils progress to university, with 18% attending top-third institutions. While these results indicate a strong foundation, parents may want to consider the relatively low percentage of students achieving grade 5 or higher in core subjects.
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Last inspected: 15 May 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 45.3 | Bottom 47% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 68% | Top 44% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 39% | Bottom 37% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 71% | Top 40% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 27% | Top 40% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 78% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 18% | Average |
Based on 50 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African33.7%
White British15.8%
Black Caribbean13.1%
White Other7.5%
Mixed Other5.7%
Black Other4.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Mixed W+B African2.4%
Asian Indian2.3%
Asian Other1.8%
Other0.9%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.36945, -0.08191 · CR0 5JQ
School details
Local authorityCroydon
RegionLondon
URN101811
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.archten.croydon.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School rated by Ofsted?
Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 May 2013.
Is Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School a good school?
Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School scores 47.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 48% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School in GCSEs?
Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.3. 68% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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