The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 34.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
34.2
9.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
30%
11.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
58%
Source: 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
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 109 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
31% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 56 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 537
- Capacity
- 56%
- FSM
- 65.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Trust
- GLF SCHOOLS
- Head
- Mrs Amy Anderson
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Fairchildes Avenue, New Addington, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 0AH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAddington High School
Secondary · Very close
Fairchildes Primary School
Primary · Very close
Rowdown Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Tudor Academy
Primary · 1.9km away
Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 2.6km away
Castle Hill Academy
Primary · 2.7km away
Oaklands Primary Academy
Primary · 2.7km away
Warlingham Park School
Independent · 2.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Meridian High School's Ofsted rating?
Meridian High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Meridian High School?
Meridian High School currently has 537 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Meridian High School take?
Meridian High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Meridian High School?
Meridian High School is in Croydon, CR0 0AH, in the Croydon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Meridian High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Meridian High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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