Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School, based in Croydon, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School currently has around 784 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.7% boys and 48.3% girls. Around 35.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 8.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 25.5%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 33.7%. white british pupils make up about 15.8% , followed by caribbean at 13.1%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 98% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (95%) , including 63% who stay in school sixth forms and 15% progressing to further education , while 2% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Selborne Road, Croydon, CR0 5JQ
Website: http://www.archten.croydon.sch.uk/
Telephone: 02086884014
School Type: Voluntary aided school
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Croydon
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Richard Parrish
Religious character: Church of England
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 101811

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 15/05/2013

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 800
Number of Pupils: 784
Number of Boys: 405
Number of Girls: 379

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 8.7% 4%
Persistent absence: 25.5% 8.2%

Ethnicity

African33.70%264
White British15.80%124
Caribbean13.10%103
Other White7.50%59
Other Mixed5.70%45
Unclassified4.80%38
Other Black4.00%31
White and Black Caribbean3.70%29
White and Black African2.40%19
White and Asian2.40%19
Indian2.30%18
Other Asian1.80%14
Other (any other ethnic group)0.90%7
Chinese0.60%5
Pakistani0.50%4
Gypsy/Roma0.50%4
Bangladeshi0.10%1
Irish0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Average (-0.01)
Of the 120 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 115 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-0.01
Town average
0.07
Local authority average
-0.07
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
52%
Town average
39%
Local authority average
41%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
41%
Town average
39%
Local authority average
36%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
47.1
Town average
40.8
Local authority average
40.8
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
4.2
Town average
3.5
Local authority average
3.6
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
98%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Tunstall Nursery School
Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY
4out of 4 1,129 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre
23 Dagnall Park , South Norwood SE25 5PL
3out of 4 2,594 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Crosfield Nursery School
Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD
3out of 4 3,045 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Park Hill Junior School
Stanhope Road , CR0 5NS
4out of 4 576 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Park Hill Junior School
Stanhope Road , CR0 5NS
- not rated 576 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Park Hill Infant School
Stanhope Road , CR0 5NS
4out of 4 580 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Ark Oval Primary Academy
98 Cherry Orchard Road , CR0 6BA
- not rated 1,187 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Oval Primary School
98 Cherry Orchard Road , CR0 6BA
- not rated 1,187 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School
Selborne Road , CR0 5JQ
3out of 4 0 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Coombe Wood School
30 Melville Avenue , CR2 7HY
3out of 4 902 yd Free schools Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ark Blake Academy
6 Morland Road , CR0 6NA
3out of 4 1,436 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Selhurst Girls' High School
The Crescent , CR9 2LY
- not rated 1,718 yd Community school Not Applicable Girls More About School
St Mary's Catholic High School
Woburn Road , CR9 2EE
3out of 4 1,826 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Croydon College
Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX
- not rated 1,188 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Cambridge Tutors College
Water Tower Hill , CR0 5SX
- not rated 723 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Cambridge Tutors College
Water Tower Hill , CR0 5SX
- not rated 723 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Winton School
205-209 Addiscombe Road , CR0 6SP
- not rated 792 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Cressey College
Coombe Cliff , Coombe Road CR0 5SP
- not rated 803 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Aspire Learning
Coombe Cliff, Coombe Road , CR0 5SP
- not rated 803 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.