Is Orchard Park High School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 24 January 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 5th of 23 secondary schools in Croydon. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Orchard Park High School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Orchard Park High School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 50.5 (England: 46.2). 57.5% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Orchard Park High School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Orchard Park 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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Orchard Park High School

Orchard Way, Shirley, Croydon, CR0 7NJ

Local ranking5th of 23 secondary schools in Croydon

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1000

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 24 January 2024. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 50.5 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 57.5% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 69.2% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 120

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 96.0%
Continued in education: 93.0%
Apprenticeships: 2.0%
Employment: 1.0%
Not sustained: 3.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 634
Boys: 385 (57%)
Girls: 290 (43%)
Capacity: 1000 (68% full)
SEND: 18.3%
FSM Eligible: 45.0%
EAL: 16.7%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.1%
SEN Support: 14.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 15.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 41.3
Budget per Pupil: £9,429/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

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

Overall Absence Rate: 7.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 21.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 31.5%
Black African: 17.5%
Black Caribbean: 10.8%
White Other: 9.1%
Mixed Other: 7.7%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 5.2%
Black Other: 3.9%
Other: 2.9%

31.5%

White British

17.5%

Black African

10.8%

Black Caribbean

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

02087760220

info@orchardparkhigh.net

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Orchard Way

Croydon, London

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Administrative

URN: 142040
UKPRN: 10049671
Establishment No.: 4004
Trust: GREENSHAW LEARNING TRUST

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