Orchard Park High School
Orchard Way, Shirley, Croydon, CR0 7NJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Orchard Park High School is a secondary school in Croydon for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 153 schools in Croydon. It ranks 13th of 23 secondary schools in Croydon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 September 2018, report published 16 November 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 23 January 2024
Pupils in this school receive an exceptional education. Leaders have extremely high expectations for pupils, which ensures that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), can excel. Pupils are very polite and welcoming. Leaders have carefully crafted a character programme to develop the necessary life skills to enable pupils to be successful. As a result, pupils are hardworking, articulate and highly motivated to learn. There is a strong sense of community in the school. Staff know all their pupils very well. Pastoral support is extremely strong and, as a result, pupils are safe in school. Leaders have created a calm and orderly environment. Behaviour in lessons and around the school site is exemplary. Pupils all take part in a very broad range of wider opportunities. Pupils attend 'character clubs' at the end of the school day. These include a variety of sports and music groups, philosophy and coding club. Pupils also attend a range of outings each year. As well as a number of residential visits abroad, pupils can also take part in the 'adventures in London' programme. This gives pupils opportunities to visit a range of museums, and historic and cultural landmarks.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
103 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
675 pupils on roll, with places for 1,000
Schools near Orchard Park High School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orion Eden Park | 0.7 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Attainment 8: 45.5 |
| Langley Park School for Boys | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 54.4 |
| Langley Park School for Girls | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 55.8 |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | Attainment 8: 42.6 |
| Shirley High School Performing Arts College | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 37.7 |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- GREENSHAW LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Carly Moran
- Phone
- 02087760220
- Address
- Orchard Way, Shirley, Croydon, CR0 7NJ
- Local authority
- Croydon
- URN
- 142040
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.