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Shirley High School Performing Arts College

Croydon · Croydon · CR0 5EF. secondary · Academy converter · State-funded · Ages 11 to 19. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.

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Ofsted overall
Good
KS2 RWM expected
—
Attainment 8
37.7
English & maths 9–4
49%

Ofsted publication date: 31/01/2023. Open Ofsted report

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What is Shirley High School Performing Arts College's Ofsted rating?

Shirley High School Performing Arts College has an overall Ofsted grade of Good (published 31/01/2023). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.

What are Shirley High School Performing Arts College's GCSE outcomes?

Published Attainment 8 is 37.7. English and maths 9–4: 49%. Use alongside inspection excerpts and visits — tables alone do not show everyday teaching.

Where is Shirley High School Performing Arts College?

Shirley High School Performing Arts College is in Croydon (CR0 5EF), Croydon. URN 137772.

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Shirley High School Performing Arts College
URN: 137772
Local authority: Croydon
Town: Croydon
Postcode: CR0 5EF
Ofsted overall: Good (31/01/2023)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-09-24
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/137772/
Positioning: School Compass parental compare — not a league table.

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