The short version
Average GCSE results. 75% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.1
4.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
32%
10.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
20%
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
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 122 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 49 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 777
- Capacity
- 75%
- FSM
- 49.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Trust
- THE BEC TRUST
- Head
- Mr Simon Trehearn (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Mitcham Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR9 3AS
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy?
The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy currently has 777 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy take?
The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy?
The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy is in Croydon, CR9 3AS, in the Croydon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy have a sixth form?
No, The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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