Meridian High School

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Good

Fairchildes Avenue, New Addington, Croydon, CR0 0AHOpen in maps

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

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

106 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score34.2

34.2, 11.9 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths30.2%

30.2%, 15.2 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths47.2%

47.2%, 17.6 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc57.5%

57.5%, 17 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score2.98

2.98, 1.11 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

535 pupils on roll, with places for 960

Eligible for free school meals64.9%

64.9%, 38.4 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language10.7%

10.7%, 10.9 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support42.1%

42.1%, 27.3 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan11.2%

11.2%, 5.2 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Meridian High School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Charles Darwin School2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 38.9
The Quest Academy2 milesOfsted: Requires improvementAttainment 8: 37.5
Croydon High School3 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 23.2
Hayes School3 milesOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 54.8
Ravens Wood School3 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 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
Website
meridianhigh.london
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.