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Meridian High School
Goodgraded 24/01/2023Ages 11–18537 pupilsFaithNone
Meridian High School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Croydon. The school has around 537 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 24/01/2023, Meridian High School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 36.2 and 28% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Croydon can view Meridian High School'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 24/01/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 1 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 4Below average
Attainment 834.2
England avg 45.1 · was 36.0 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.7
Grade 5+ English & maths30%
England avg 45% · was 28% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths47%
England avg 65% · was 40% in 2023/24
EBacc entry58%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score2.98
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake64.9%
Free school meals64.9%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language10.7%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled51%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing90.6%
Attendance90.6%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher19.4
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence29.7%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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