Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School
| Type | Secondary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Selborne Road Croydon Surrey CR0 5JQ |
| Phone | 02086884014 |
| Reference Number | 101811 |
Archbishop Tenison’s CofE High School continues to deliver a good standard of education, maintaining its performance since the last inspection in 2013. The school is characterized by a strong ethos focused on academic excellence and a supportive community where positive relationships exist between pupils and staff. There is a structured personal and social development programme that supports pupils' well-being and prepares them for future challenges. The curriculum is ambitious, offering a wide range of subjects that cater to the diverse needs of its student population, promoting inclusivity and engagement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 784 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.66%
Girls: 48.34% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 35.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 17.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 68 | 77 | 145 |
| 8 | 82 | 66 | 148 |
| 9 | 78 | 69 | 147 |
| 10 | 77 | 71 | 148 |
| 11 | 61 | 59 | 120 |
| 12 | 21 | 22 | 43 |
| 13 | 18 | 15 | 33 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 33.7% |
| White, British | 15.8% |
| Caribbean | 13.1% |
| White, Other | 7.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.7% |
| Unclassified | 4.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.7% |
| White & Asian | 2.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.4% |
| Indian | 2.3% |
| Asian, Other | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 02 Mar 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 02 Mar 2022 | School inspection |
| 14 Mar 2017 | Short inspection |
| 15 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 10 Nov 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 27 Feb 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Nov 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Leaders have high expectations for all pupils.
- Positive relationships exist between pupils and adults.
- The personal and social development programme is well-structured.
- The curriculum is ambitious in breadth and depth.
- Teachers have strong subject knowledge and use it effectively.
Areas for Improvement
- Some curriculum activities are not well matched to learning goals, especially in Years 10 and 11.
- Opportunities for pupils to use subject-specific vocabulary are insufficient.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 45.3 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 38.7% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 61.3% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 30.11 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 29.9 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 6.1% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 127 | 39 |
| Third Preference | 118 | 13 |
| From another Local Authority | 15 | 5 |
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