Orchard Park High School, based in Croydon, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character.
Orchard Park High School currently has around 634 pupils on roll, which is about 63% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 57.7% boys and 42.3% girls. Around 38.1% 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 9.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 26%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 20 pupils.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 30.4%. african pupils make up about 16.9% , followed by caribbean at 10.4%
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 91% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (86%) , including 38% who stay in school sixth forms and 32% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Orchard Way, Croydon, CR0 7NJ |
| Website: | www.orchardparkhigh.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 02087760220 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Croydon |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Carly Moran |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 142040 |
Ofsted inspection date: 18/09/2018
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1000 |
| Number of Pupils: | 634 |
| Number of Boys: | 366 |
| Number of Girls: | 268 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 26% | 8.2% |
| White British | 30.40% | 193 |
| African | 16.90% | 107 |
| Caribbean | 10.40% | 66 |
| Other White | 8.80% | 56 |
| Other Mixed | 7.40% | 47 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 5.00% | 32 |
| Other Black | 3.80% | 24 |
| Unclassified | 3.30% | 21 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.80% | 18 |
| White and Black African | 2.40% | 15 |
| White and Asian | 2.20% | 14 |
| Other Asian | 2.10% | 13 |
| Indian | 1.70% | 11 |
| Pakistani | 1.60% | 10 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.80% | 5 |
| Irish | 0.30% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 2,751 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Way Primary School Orchard Way , Shirley CR0 7NJ | 3out of 4 | 145 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Way Primary School Orchard Way , Shirley CR0 7NJ | - not rated | 145 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Lodge Primary School Chamberlain Crescent , BR4 0LJ | - not rated | 1,107 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Lodge Primary School Chamberlain Crescent , BR4 0LJ | 3out of 4 | 1,107 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monks Orchard School The Glade , Shirley CR0 7UF | - not rated | 1,203 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edenham High School Orchard Way , Shirley CR0 7NJ | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Park High School Orchard Way , Shirley CR0 7NJ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orion Eden Park Balmoral Avenue , BR3 3RD | 3out of 4 | 1,299 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley Park School for Boys South Eden Park Road , BR3 3BP | 3out of 4 | 1,481 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Langley Park School for Boys Hawksbrook Lane , South Eden Park Road BR3 3BP | - not rated | 1,481 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckmead School Monks Orchard Road , BR3 3BZ | - not rated | 1,043 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead Park Academy Monks Orchard Road , BR3 3BZ | - not rated | 1,043 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Park and Elmhurst Schools 204 Upper Elmers End Road , BR3 3HE | - not rated | 1,044 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's Prep Justin Hall , Beckenham Road BR4 0QS | - not rated | 1,449 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmhurst Preparatory School 20 Langley Road , Elmers End BR3 4AD | - not rated | 1,715 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.