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Shirley High School Performing Arts College
Goodgraded 30/11/2022Ages 11–19785 pupilsFaithNone
Shirley High School Performing Arts College is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in Croydon. The school has around 785 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 30/11/2022, Shirley High School Performing Arts College was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 38.4 and 30% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Croydon can view Shirley High School Performing Arts College's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 30/11/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 2 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 837.7
England avg 45.1 · was 38.0 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.5
Grade 5+ English & maths23%
England avg 45% · was 30% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths49%
England avg 65% · was 49% in 2023/24
EBacc entry32%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.2
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelBelow average
A-level grade (point score)C-
APS per entry 26.2
A-level grade (best 3)C-
APS best 3: 26.1
AAB or better4%
Retention96%
Value added-0.24
Below average · 95% CI -0.4 to -0.1
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake50.5%
Free school meals50.5%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language28.6%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled65%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing90.1%
Attendance90.1%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher15.3
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence33.8%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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