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Shirley High School Performing Arts College
Shirley Church Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 5EF, Croydon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
20.3 / 100
Bottom 20%
Better than 20% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
785
Capacity
1,105
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
71%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 88% nationally. While nearly half of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the percentage reaching grade 5 or above is lower at 23%. Additionally, 61% of students progress to university, though only 3% attend top-third universities, which may be a consideration for parents focused on higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 30 November 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 37.7 | Bottom 12% 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%. | 49% | Bottom 12% 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%. | 23% | Bottom 7% 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%. | 32% | Bottom 34% 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%. | 15% | Bottom 34% 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%. | 61% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 3% | Below avg |
Based on 59 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British23.1%
Black Caribbean17.7%
Black African15.0%
White Other8.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.9%
Mixed Other4.1%
Other3.4%
Mixed W+B African3.3%
Black Other3.2%
Asian Other2.4%
Asian Indian2.3%
Asian Pakistani2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Asian Bangladeshi1.7%
Asian Chinese0.5%
White Irish0.3%
Location
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51.36952, -0.04932 · CR0 5EF
School details
Local authorityCroydon
RegionLondon
URN137772
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.shirley.croydon.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Shirley High School Performing Arts College rated by Ofsted?
Shirley High School Performing Arts College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 November 2022.
Is Shirley High School Performing Arts College a good school?
Shirley High School Performing Arts College scores 20.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 20% 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 Shirley High School Performing Arts College in GCSEs?
Shirley High School Performing Arts College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.7. 49% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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