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Orchard Park High School

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

personMrs Carly Moran

corporate_fareGREENSHAW LEARNING TRUST

location_onCroydon, CR0 7NJ

language Visit Website phone 2087760220

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2018

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Students

633

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Attainment 8

44.8

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GCSE Rank

#13 in Croydon

#1,771 of 3,216 nationally

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Orchard Park High School is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Croydon, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Orchard Park High School is an academy sponsor led in Croydon, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of GREENSHAW LEARNING TRUST. The school has approximately 634 pupils on roll, of whom 45% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.8, placing the school #13 in Croydon and #1,771 of 3,216 nationally. 44.70% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 13.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2018. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.6× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.5:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 23.6 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

44.8

Grade 5+ E&M

44.70%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)13.1%

Entering EBacc23.30%

EBacc APS3.84

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.37

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc24.40%

EBacc APS4.31

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.51

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18%

EBacc APS4.29

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.52

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc11%

EBacc APS4.04

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.18

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc17%

EBacc APS3.63

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.05

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18%

EBacc APS3.57

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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

96%

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

Apprenticeships2%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

23 January 2024

Inspection Report

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18 September 2018

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2018-09-18

Academy First Section 5 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2011-10-05

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

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

26.3%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

12.1%(77 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 634 pupils. During this period, there were 167 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 26.3%, which is above 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)	634	167	26.3%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	641	134	20.9%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	639	158	24.7%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	639	157	24.6%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	643	123	19.1%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	620	146	23.5%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	633	106	16.7%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	634	91	14.4%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	651	130	20.0%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	659	211	32.0%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	665	121	18.2%	4.4%	4
2020/21 (Summer term)	663	127	19.2%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	674	46	6.8%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	675	108	16.0%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	700	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	700	35	5.0%	3.2%	3
2019/20 (Autumn term)	701	59	8.4%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	753	32	4.2%	3.1%	2
2018/19 (Spring term)	768	35	4.6%	3.8%	3
2018/19 (Autumn term)	775	30	3.9%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	912	43	4.7%	3.4%	2
2017/18 (Spring term)	918	43	4.7%	3.0%	2
2017/18 (Autumn term)	935	88	9.4%	3.7%	3
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,061	105	9.9%	3.0%	3
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,081	82	7.6%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,090	139	12.8%	3.1%	3

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.

Speech, Language & Communication 38 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 24 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 24 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 19 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 5 pupils

Hearing Impairment 3 pupils

Physical Disability 3 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.

87.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

92.0%Positive

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

8.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree55%

agree34%

disagree3%

strongly disagree3%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree21%

agree50%

disagree13%

strongly disagree5%

don't know11%

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

strongly agree21%

agree42%

disagree13%

strongly disagree8%

not applicable16%

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.

strongly agree58%

agree34%

disagree3%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree42%

agree39%

disagree8%

strongly disagree8%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree24%

agree55%

disagree11%

strongly disagree5%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree24%

agree53%

disagree16%

strongly disagree8%

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

strongly agree66%

agree29%

strongly disagree5%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree37%

agree39%

disagree11%

strongly disagree8%

don't know5%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes89%

no11%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

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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