The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.3
1.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
39%
3.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
71%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.03
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 120 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 59 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 784
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 35.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Head
- Mr Richard Parrish (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
November 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Selborne Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 5JQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCressey College
Independent · 735m away
Coombe Wood School
Secondary · 826m away
Bright Minds Creative Academy
Independent · 1.0km away
Elmhurst School Ltd
Independent · 1.0km away
Rutherford School
Independent · 1.1km away
Heathfield Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Croydon Metropolitan College
Independent · 1.3km away
St Peter's Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School a selective school?
No. Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School's Ofsted rating?
Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School?
Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School currently has 784 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School take?
Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School?
Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School is in Croydon, CR0 5JQ, in the Croydon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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