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Orchard Park High School

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Orchard Park High School

Orchard Way, Shirley, Croydon, CR0 7NJ

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Sept 2018

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

44.7school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
44.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
14.8%
Basics 9-5
44.7%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

44.7

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2350.646.4
2023/2449.746.4
2024/2544.746.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.510.00
2023/24+0.370.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
23.3%
EBacc APS
3.83
EBacc 9-5
5.8%
EBacc 9-4
14.6%
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Nearby secondary schools

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Beckmead Park Academy
0.95 km away · Academy special converter
Good
Orion Eden Park
1.19 km away · Free schools
Good
Langley Park School for Boys
1.36 km away · Academy converter
Good
Langley Park School for Girls
1.55 km away · Academy converter
Good
Oasis Academy Shirley Park
1.7 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good

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About Orchard Park High School

Orchard Park High School is a secondary school in Croydon, Croydon. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2018 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.7. The school has around 634 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Orchard Way, Croydon, CR0 7NJ | More schools in Croydon

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Orchard Park High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jan 2024 — School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
  2. Sept 2018 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Orchard Park High School

What is Orchard Park High School's Ofsted rating?
Orchard Park High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2018 inspection.
What are Orchard Park High School's latest exam results?
Orchard Park High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.7. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Orchard Park High School located?
Orchard Park High School is a secondary school in Croydon, Croydon (CR0 7NJ).
How many pupils attend Orchard Park High School?
Orchard Park High School has around 634 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
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