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Meridian High School
Fairchildes Avenue, New Addington, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 0AH, Croydon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
16.0 / 100
Bottom 16%
Better than 16% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
537
Capacity
960
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
56%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment, ranking in the top 95% nationally. While 47% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, there is room for improvement, especially in the percentage achieving grade 5 or above, which stands at 30%. The school has a relatively small student body of 537, and while its LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than 16% of schools, prospective parents may want to consider these factors when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 24 January 2023Quality 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. | 34.2 | Bottom 5% 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%. | 47% | Bottom 10% 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%. | 30% | Bottom 17% 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%. | 58% | Bottom 22% 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%. | 10% | Bottom 22% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British63.1%
Black African8.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.7%
White Other4.5%
Mixed Other3.4%
Black Caribbean1.9%
Black Other1.7%
Other1.5%
Asian Other1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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51.33336, -0.00150 · CR0 0AH
School details
Local authorityCroydon
RegionLondon
URN143846
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.meridianhigh.london
Frequently asked questions
What is Meridian High School rated by Ofsted?
Meridian High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 January 2023.
Is Meridian High School a good school?
Meridian High School scores 16.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 16% 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 Meridian High School in GCSEs?
Meridian High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 34.2. 47% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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