Meridian High School
Fairchildes Avenue, New Addington, Croydon, CR0 0AHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Meridian High School is a secondary school in Croydon for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 153 schools in Croydon. It ranks 20th of 23 secondary schools in Croydon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 24 January 2023, report published 20 March 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 24 January 2023
Leaders have ensured that the school ethos of 'present the best version of yourself' is central to the daily life of the school. Pupils learn how to speak with confidence and to present their learning with pride. This prepares pupils well for the next stage of their education or training. Pupils feel safe. Relationships are warm and friendly. Bullying is rare and when it takes place leaders act quickly. Pupils value the pastoral support they receive. Pupils typically express the view that behaviour has 'drastically changed' for the better. They believe that the school has improved and 'gone through a monumental transition'. Staff are proud to work at the school and consider the school to be well led. Pupils take part in a weekly debate about current affairs. Through this they discuss moral issues and learn about fundamental British values such as respect and tolerance. Leaders provide pupils with opportunities to learn outside the classroom. As part of geography, pupils visit the North Downs to study rivers. To develop their resilience and teamwork, all Year 7 pupils take part in an outdoor activities residential programme. Pupils in Year 10 visit Cambridge University to find out about studying at a leading university.
What the school should improve
- Some pupils develop gaps in their knowledge in Years 7, 8 and 9. Teachers do not consistently identify these gaps with precision. This makes it harder for pupils to learn and remember subject content. Leaders need to ensure that knowledge gaps are systematically identified and addressed in Years 7, 8 and 9.
- Too many pupils do not attend regularly. As a result, they miss lessons and can develop gaps in their knowledge. Leaders need to address poor attendance with greater urgency.
- Most pupils do not take part in enrichment activities such as clubs outside of sports clubs. This limits pupils' chances to develop and extend their talents and interests. Leaders should provide a wider range of opportunities for pupils to enhance and strengthen their interests.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
106 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
535 pupils on roll, with places for 960
Schools near Meridian High School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Darwin School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 38.9 |
| The Quest Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Attainment 8: 37.5 |
| Croydon High School | 3 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 23.2 |
| Hayes School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 54.8 |
| Ravens Wood School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 48.1 |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- GLF SCHOOLS
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Amy Anderson
- Phone
- 02039431328
- Address
- Fairchildes Avenue, New Addington, Croydon, CR0 0AH
- Local authority
- Croydon
- URN
- 143846
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.