The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 37.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 49% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
37.7
6.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
23%
18.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
32%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.24
Band 4Source: 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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
93%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 165 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
33% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 73 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 785
- Capacity
- 71%
- FSM
- 48.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Trust
- SHIRLEY HIGH SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Tyrone Myton (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
January 2016 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2014 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Monitoring visit
January 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2013 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Location
Shirley Church Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 5EF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmColoma Convent Girls' School
Secondary · Very close
St John's CofE Primary School
Primary · 376m away
Trinity School
Independent · 970m away
Forest Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Orchard Way Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Royal Russell School
Independent · 1.7km away
Oasis Academy Shirley Park
Secondary · 1.8km away
Beckmead School
Special school · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Shirley High School Performing Arts College a selective school?
No. Shirley High School Performing Arts College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Shirley High School Performing Arts College's Ofsted rating?
Shirley High School Performing Arts College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Shirley High School Performing Arts College?
Shirley High School Performing Arts College currently has 785 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Shirley High School Performing Arts College take?
Shirley High School Performing Arts College caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Shirley High School Performing Arts College?
Shirley High School Performing Arts College is in Croydon, CR0 5EF, in the Croydon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Shirley High School Performing Arts College have a sixth form?
Yes, Shirley High School Performing Arts College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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