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Shirley High School Performing Arts College

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Tyrone Myton

corporate_fareSHIRLEY HIGH SCHOOL

location_onCroydon, CR0 5EF

language Visit Website phone 2086569755

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2022

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Students

838

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Attainment 8

37.7

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GCSE Rank

#19 in Croydon

#2,806 of 3,216 nationally

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Shirley High School Performing Arts College is a Academy converter secondary school in Croydon, serving ages 11-19. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Shirley High School Performing Arts College is an academy converter in Croydon, admitting pupils aged 11-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of SHIRLEY HIGH SCHOOL. The school has approximately 785 pupils on roll, of whom 53% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.7, placing the school #19 in Croydon and #2,806 of 3,216 nationally. 23.30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 8.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 14 A-level subjects. 25.7% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 6.4% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.24 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.5× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.2:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 4.6 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

37.7

Grade 5+ E&M

23.30%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)8.1%

Entering EBacc31.70%

EBacc APS3.2

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.51

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc22.90%

EBacc APS3.21

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.17

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc30%

EBacc APS3.86

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.03

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc17%

EBacc APS3.99

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc34%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.12

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc49%

EBacc APS3.72

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.6

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc41%

EBacc APS3.45

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.24

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*0.9%

Achieving A*–A6.4%

Achieving A*–B25.7%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate96.4%

A-level subjects offered14

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.05

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate97.30%

2023

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Retention rate91.40%

2022

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate90.5%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

30 November 2022

Inspection Report

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16 January 2019

Inspection Report

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30 November 2017

Inspection Report

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19 January 2016

Inspection Report

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11 March 2014

Inspection Report

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29 January 2014

Inspection Report

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14 November 2013

Inspection Report

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28 January 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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09 January 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

5 Evaluations

2022-11-30

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2019-01-16

S5 Inspection Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2017-11-30

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2016-01-19

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2013-11-14

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

5.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.6%(36 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 785 pupils. During this period, there were 39 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 5.0%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	785	39	5.0%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	801	34	4.2%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	831	27	3.2%	7.4%	3
2023/24 (Spring term)	826	34	4.1%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	826	31	3.8%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	835	28	3.4%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	838	28	3.3%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	853	17	2.0%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	906	20	2.2%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	920	10	1.1%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	928	8	0.9%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	972	19	2.0%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	982	3	0.3%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	989	12	1.2%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,047	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,047	28	2.7%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,053	16	1.5%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,061	17	1.6%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,059	16	1.5%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,065	6	0.6%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,037	12	1.2%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,050	5	0.5%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,052	10	1.0%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,002	15	1.5%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,001	20	2.0%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,007	14	1.4%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 68 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 50 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 41 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 20 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 5 pupils

Hearing Impairment 5 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

80.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

75.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

30.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree30%

agree43%

disagree19%

strongly disagree7%

don't know1%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree26%

agree41%

disagree27%

strongly disagree4%

don't know1%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree26%

agree24%

disagree20%

strongly disagree11%

don't know4%

not applicable14%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes27%

no73%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree37%

agree21%

disagree16%

strongly disagree21%

dont know5%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree40%

agree43%

disagree9%

strongly disagree3%

don't know6%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree33%

agree43%

disagree10%

strongly disagree9%

don't know6%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree33%

agree47%

disagree13%

strongly disagree4%

don't know3%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree43%

agree44%

disagree9%

don't know4%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree41%

agree53%

disagree1%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree23%

agree46%

disagree14%

strongly disagree10%

don't know7%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes71%

no29%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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