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Shirley High School Performing Arts College

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Shirley High School Performing Arts College

Shirley Church Road, Croydon, CR0 5EF

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Pupils
785
Ages
11-19
FSM
48.7%
Attainment 8
37.5
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
37.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
9.5%
Basics 9-5
22.5%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
31.7%
EBacc APS
3.19
EBacc 9-5
6.7%
EBacc 9-4
13.3%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
26.21
A*-A Grades
6.4%
A*-B Grades
25.7%
AAB+ %
3.8%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 55 students entered

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About Shirley High School Performing Arts College

Shirley High School Performing Arts College is a secondary school in Croydon, Croydon. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 37.5. The school has around 785 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Shirley Church Road, Croydon, CR0 5EF | More schools in Croydon

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Shirley High School Performing Arts College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2022 — Good
  2. Jan 2019 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Shirley High School Performing Arts College

What is Shirley High School Performing Arts College's Ofsted rating?
Shirley High School Performing Arts College received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Shirley High School Performing Arts College's latest exam results?
Shirley High School Performing Arts College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 37.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Shirley High School Performing Arts College located?
Shirley High School Performing Arts College is a secondary school in Croydon, Croydon (CR0 5EF).
How many pupils attend Shirley High School Performing Arts College?
Shirley High School Performing Arts College has around 785 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Shirley High School Performing Arts College with other schools?
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