Shirley High School Performing Arts College
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Shirley Church Road Croydon Surrey CR0 5EF |
| Phone | 02086569755 |
| Reference Number | 137772 |
Shirley High School has shown commendable improvement, achieving a good overall effectiveness rating in its first routine inspection since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Leaders, staff, and trustees align with the school’s ambitious vision, cultivating a supportive learning environment where pupils feel safe and respected. Following a previous inspection that identified areas for improvement, this report highlights the successful implementation of a broad curriculum and positive changes embraced by students, such as enhanced access to resources and increased expectations for behaviour and achievement. The school promotes a love of learning through engaging initiatives like cultural capital week and a robust careers program.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 785 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 43.95%
Girls: 56.05% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 48.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 33.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 18.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 46 | 72 | 118 |
| 8 | 69 | 74 | 143 |
| 9 | 57 | 87 | 144 |
| 10 | 67 | 77 | 144 |
| 11 | 57 | 64 | 121 |
| 12 | 28 | 33 | 61 |
| 13 | 21 | 33 | 54 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 23.1% |
| Caribbean | 17.7% |
| African | 15% |
| White, Other | 8.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 5.9% |
| Unclassified | 4.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 3.3% |
| Asian, Other | 2.4% |
| Indian | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% |
| White & Asian | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 30 Nov 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 30 Nov 2022 | School inspection: |
| 16 Jan 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Nov 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 19 Jan 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Mar 2014 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 29 Jan 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 14 Nov 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Jan 2013 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 10 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Shirley High School Performing Arts College | |
| 10 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Mar 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 10 Mar 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 24 May 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 24 May 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2001 | Full inspection |
| 15 Jan 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong subject knowledge among teachers
- Effective leadership that engages with pupils for school improvement
- Comprehensive support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities
- High expectations of behaviour leading to a mature school environment
- Robust personal, social, health and economic education program
Areas for Improvement
- Reading interventions for struggling readers are not precisely matched to needs
- Low participation rates in enrichment activities among pupils
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 37.7 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 23.3% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 44.2% |
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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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 26.21 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 26.15 |
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 | 3.8% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 103 | 38 |
| Third Preference | 89 | 17 |
| From another Local Authority | 20 | 5 |
Previous Years
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| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
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| Not in education or employment | |
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| Name | Distance |
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St John's CofE Primary School
Spring Park Road, Shirley, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 5EL |
0.23 miles |
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Harris Primary Academy Benson
West Way, Shirley, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 8RQ |
0.3 miles |
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Forest Academy
Bridle Road, Shirley, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 8HQ |
0.84 miles |
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Orchard Way Primary School
Orchard Way, Shirley, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 7NJ |
1.02 miles |
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Red Gates School
Farnborough Avenue, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 8HD |
1.2 miles |
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Quest Primary School
Farnborough Avenue, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 8HD |
1.22 miles |
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Oak Lodge Primary School
Chamberlain Crescent, West Wickham, Kent, BR4 0LJ |
1.3 miles |
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Oasis Academy Shirley Park Primary
Long Lane, Croydon, CR0 7AR |
1.36 miles |
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Applegarth Academy
Bygrove, Fieldway, New Addington, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 9DL |
1.42 miles |
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Forestdale Primary School
Pixton Way, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 9JE |
1.46 miles |
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Monks Orchard Primary School
The Glade, Shirley, The Glade, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 7UF |
1.5 miles |
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Woodside Primary School
Morland Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 6NF |
1.52 miles |
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St David's Prep
Justin Hall, West Wickham, BR4 0QS |
1.58 miles |
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Selsdon Primary and Nursery School
Addington Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 8LQ |
1.59 miles |
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Tunstall Nursery School
Tunstall Road, Croydon, CR0 6TY |
1.62 miles |
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St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School
Becket Close, Birchanger Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 5BN |
1.64 miles |
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Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Dunley Drive, New Addington, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 0RG |
1.66 miles |
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Castle Hill Academy
Dunley Drive, New Addington, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 0RJ |
1.67 miles |
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John Wood School & Nursery
Dartnell Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 6JA |
1.69 miles |
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Park Hill Infant School
Stanhope Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 5NS |
1.72 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Coloma Convent Girls' School
Upper Shirley Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR9 5AS |
0.13 miles |
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Trinity School
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0.6 miles |
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Orchard Park High School
Orchard Way, Shirley, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 7NJ |
1.07 miles |
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Royal Russell School
Coombe Lane, Croydon, CR9 5BX |
1.09 miles |
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Oasis Academy Shirley Park
Shirley Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR9 7AL |
1.1 miles |
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Beckmead Park Academy
Monks Orchard Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 3BZ |
1.15 miles |
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Coombe Wood School
30 Melville Avenue, South Croydon, CR2 7HY |
1.21 miles |
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The Quest Academy
Farnborough Avenue, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 8HD |
1.29 miles |
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Addington Valley Academy
Fieldway, Croydon, CR0 9AZ |
1.39 miles |
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Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School
Selborne Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 5JQ |
1.41 miles |
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Rutherford School
1a Melville Avenue, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 7HZ |
1.49 miles |
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Chaffinch Brook School
32 Morland Road, Croydon, CR0 6NA |
1.63 miles |
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Ark Blake Academy
6 Morland Road, Croydon, CR0 6NA |
1.69 miles |
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Oasis Academy Arena
Albert Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 4QL |
1.72 miles |
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Orion Eden Park
Balmoral Avenue, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 3RD |
1.76 miles |
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Langley Park School for Boys
South Eden Park Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 3BP |
1.8 miles |
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Al-Khair Secondary Girls
109-117 Cherry Orchard, Surrey, CR0 6BE |
1.84 miles |
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Al-Khair School
109-117 Cherry Orchard Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 6BE |
1.85 miles |
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Langley Park School for Girls
Hawksbrook Lane, South Eden Park Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 3BE |
1.88 miles |
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Glebe School
Hawes Lane, West Wickham, Kent, BR4 9AE |
1.94 miles |