Is Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 14 April 2026 under its report-card framework and graded six areas at Expected standard and one at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 17th of 23 secondary schools in Croydon. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 43.5 (England: 46.2). 36.6% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School

Selborne Road, Croydon, CR0 5JQ

Local ranking17th of 23 secondary schools in Croydon

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Secondary

Phase

837

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 14 April 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 14 April 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Needs attention
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Post-16 provision: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 43.5 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 36.6% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 57.9% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 145

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 94.0%
Continued in education: 92.0%
Apprenticeships: 1.0%
Employment: 2.0%
Not sustained: 3.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 80.0%
Higher education: 61.0%
Apprenticeships: 4.0%
Employment: 12.0%
Not sustained: 9.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Avg A-Level Grade

30.1

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

29.9

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 6.1% nat17.5%
16-18 Cohort: 81

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 784
Boys: 429 (52%)
Girls: 404 (48%)
Capacity: 837 (100% full)
SEND: 23.2%
FSM Eligible: 37.3%
EAL: 17.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.8%
SEN Support: 19.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 42.9
Budget per Pupil: £8,772/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 9.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 29.9% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

Black African: 35.4%
White British: 16.6%
Black Caribbean: 13.8%
White Other: 7.9%
Mixed Other: 6.0%
Black Other: 4.2%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 3.9%
Mixed White & Black African: 2.5%

35.4%

Black African

16.6%

White British

13.8%

Black Caribbean

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

02086884014

patoheadteacher@archten.croydon.sch.uk

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Selborne Road

Croydon, London

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Administrative

URN: 101811
UKPRN: 10000344
Establishment No.: 4600

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