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Meridian High School

Fairchildes Avenue, New Addington, Croydon, CR0 0AH

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–18 · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Jan 2023

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

Academic picture

34.2school · 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
34.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
8.1%
Basics 9-5
30.2%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

34.2

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2339.046.4
2023/2436.046.4
2024/2534.246.0

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

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.420.00
2023/24-0.700.00
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
57.5%
EBacc APS
2.98
EBacc 9-5
3.8%
EBacc 9-4
10.4%
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Nearby secondary schools

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Addington Valley Academy
3.11 km away · Free schools special
Good
Charles Darwin School
3.82 km away · Academy converter
Good
The Quest Academy
3.88 km away · Academy sponsor led
Requires improvement
Croydon High School
4.27 km away · Other independent school
Shaftesbury Nash College
4.29 km away · Special post 16 institution

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About Meridian High School

Meridian High School is a secondary school in Croydon, Croydon. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 34.2. The school has around 537 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Fairchildes Avenue, Croydon, CR0 0AH | More schools in Croydon

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Jan 2023 — Good
  2. Jun 2022 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  3. Apr 2019 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Meridian High School

What is Meridian High School's Ofsted rating?
Meridian High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Meridian High School's latest exam results?
Meridian High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 34.2. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Meridian High School located?
Meridian High School is a secondary school in Croydon, Croydon (CR0 0AH).
How many pupils attend Meridian High School?
Meridian High School has around 537 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Meridian High School with other schools?
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