Shirley High School Performing Arts College
Shirley Church Road, Croydon, CR0 5EFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Shirley High School Performing Arts College is a secondary school in Croydon for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 153 schools in Croydon. It ranks 21st of 23 secondary schools in Croydon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 30 November 2022, report published 31 January 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 30 November 2022
Trustees, leaders and staff want the very best for all pupils, including students in the sixth form. One parent or carer reflected the views of many when they stated: 'Leaders' ambitions and high expectations of pupils, teachers and parents cascade throughout the community.' Pupils support the changes that leaders have introduced since the previous inspection. Pupils have embraced the higher expectations in all areas of school life. Leaders work in partnership with pupils to improve the school. Leaders consider pupils' views and act on them. Following feedback from pupils, leaders improved pupil access to laptops to help them complete their homework. Staff have positive relationships with pupils. During lessons, pupils are attentive to their teachers and concentrate on their work. When pupils are debating during lessons, they listen to each other respectfully. Around the school, pupils act with maturity. Pupils are safe. They know that bullying is unacceptable. On the rare occasions bullying happens, leaders act promptly. A highlight of the school year is cultural capital week. Pupils go on visits that link to their studies, such as a visit to the Imperial War Museum to study the First World and to the Old Bailey courts to study justice.
What the school should improve
- Leaders' systems for ensuring that struggling readers are matched to the correct reading intervention are not precise. This means that these pupils do not catch up quickly. Leaders should ensure that they identify the precise gaps in pupils' reading knowledge so that pupils receive the right help to enable them to develop their reading swiftly.
- A large proportion of pupils do not take part in enrichment activities, such as clubs. This means that pupils do not develop a range of interests beyond the academic curriculum. Leaders should improve participation in enrichment activities so that pupils have more opportunities to broaden their outlook and interests.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
120 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
48 students
Average A level grade C-, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
800 pupils on roll, with places for 1,105
Schools near Shirley High School Performing Arts College
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coloma Convent Girls' School | 0.1 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Attainment 8: 57.4 |
| Trinity School | 0.6 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 16.1 |
| Orchard Park High School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 44.8 |
| Royal Russell School | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 20.3 |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | Attainment 8: 42.6 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- SHIRLEY HIGH SCHOOL
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Tyrone Myton
- Phone
- 02086569755
- Address
- Shirley Church Road, Croydon, CR0 5EF
- Local authority
- Croydon
- URN
- 137772
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.