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Orchard Park High School
Orchard Way, Shirley, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 7NJ, Croydon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
43.0 / 100
Bottom 43%
Better than 43% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
634
Capacity
1,000
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
63%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and GCSE Attainment 8 scores placing it in the top 56% nationally, this school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly in English and Maths where 63% of students achieve grade 4 or above. However, the EBacc entry rate of just 23% suggests a limited focus on a broader curriculum. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for secondary education in Croydon, making it a viable option for parents.
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Last inspected: 18 September 2018Older 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. | 44.8 | Bottom 44% 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%. | 63% | Bottom 43% 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%. | 45% | Top 48% 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%. | 23% | Bottom 33% 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 33% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British30.4%
Black African16.9%
Black Caribbean10.4%
White Other8.8%
Mixed Other7.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.0%
Black Other3.8%
Other2.8%
Mixed W+B African2.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Asian Other2.1%
Asian Indian1.7%
Asian Pakistani1.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
White Irish0.3%
Location
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51.38356, -0.03874 · CR0 7NJ
School details
Local authorityCroydon
RegionLondon
URN142040
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.orchardparkhigh.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Orchard Park High School rated by Ofsted?
Orchard Park High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 September 2018.
Is Orchard Park High School a good school?
Orchard Park High School scores 43.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 43% 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 Orchard Park High School in GCSEs?
Orchard Park High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.8. 63% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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