Shirley High School Performing Arts College
Academy converter · Sixth form
Croydon, CR0 5EF
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 19% in England
20 of 23 in Croydon
Pupils
800
First preferences per place
0.59
2026/27
Absence
11.0%
2024/25
A level average
C-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 44.4 | 38.0 | 37.7 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 39% | 30% | 23% | |
| Average English grade | 5.0 | 4.2 | 4.3 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.3 | 3.6 | 3.6 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 30% | 25% | 21% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.17 | -0.51 | — |
49% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Coloma Convent Girls' School · 0.1 mi · Report card · Top 12% in England
- Oasis Academy Shirley Park · 0.9 mi · Not judged · Bottom 34% in England
- Orchard Park High School · 1.1 mi · No rating · Top 36% in England
- Coombe Wood School · 1.3 mi · Good · Top 26% in England
- Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School · 1.3 mi · Report card · Bottom 47% in England
- The Quest Academy · 1.4 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 26% in England
Best secondary schools in Croydon · Best secondary schools in Greater London
The neighbourhood
Shirley High School Performing Arts College is in Shirley West (typical home £560,000, crime high).
What is Shirley High School Performing Arts College's Ofsted rating?
Shirley High School Performing Arts College is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Shirley High School Performing Arts College rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Shirley High School Performing Arts College is in the bottom 19% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.