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The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy
Ages 11–16777 pupilsFaithNone
The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Croydon. The school has around 777 pupils on roll. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.1), an average Attainment 8 score of 42.3 and 40% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Croydon can view The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
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Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 839.1
England avg 45.1 · was 41.2 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths32%
England avg 45% · was 37% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths54%
England avg 65% · was 52% in 2023/24
EBacc entry20%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.28
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake50.9%
Free school meals50.9%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language35.1%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled50%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.3%
Attendance91.3%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher20.0
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence27.1%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Croydon
All schools in Croydon →Gonville AcademyGood · 0.4 miWest Thornton Primary School0.5 miWilliam Morris Primary SchoolGood · 0.8 miHarris Academy MertonOutstanding · 0.8 miHarris Primary Academy MertonOutstanding · 0.8 miThe Sherwood SchoolGood · 0.7 mi
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