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Shirley High School Performing Arts College
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- Croydon CR0 5EF
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Leaders have designed a broad and ambitious curriculum for all pupils.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are attentive in lessons and act with maturity around the school.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers check regularly for understanding and take action if pupils need help.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff have positive relationships with pupils and handle low-level disruption effectively.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can reflect views through feedback mechanisms.
Communication: Parents receive updates about safeguarding risks and pupils' safety.
Parent Satisfaction: One parent reflected that leaders鈥� ambitions and expectations cascade throughout the community.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders take prompt actions against bullying and consider pupils鈥� views.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders introduced Spanish to increase modern foreign language study.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils know that bullying is unacceptable; rare instances are acted upon promptly.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure pupils are safe and staff receive regular training.
Extracurricular Offerings: There is a range of clubs available, although many pupils do not take part regularly.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Leaders should improve participation in enrichment activities.
Career Counselling Services: Comprehensive careers program with talks from professionals.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Guidance includes applying for apprenticeships and university.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Individual plans describe strategies teachers should use with each pupil.
Subjects Offered: Includes English Baccalaureate subjects, two modern foreign languages, dance, music, and drama.
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Shirley High School Performing Arts College is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 826 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 39% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
91.40% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Shirley High Institution is a coed, 11鈥�18 school with a strong academic reputation that contributes significantly to the neighbourhood. The two guiding ideas of achieve and enjoy are at the core of the school's many fruitful collaborations. This is mirrored in our practise, goals, and ethos. Our goal is to help each student reach their full potential while preparing them for life after school. High standards of achievement are something we lay a lot of focus on for all of our kids. We believe that such standards are achieved in a happy, well ordered atmosphere where good attendance, punctuality and the development of sound personal relationships are encouraged. Encourage kids to attain academic success and to realise their full potential. connect the curriculum to each student's unique needs and use it to spread social, moral, and religious values; Encourage student accountability and self-discipline inside the institution. Prepare students for the experiences, obligations, and possibilities of adult life. Promote the school's objectives through involving the local community, staff, parents/guardians, students, and teachers.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.8 | - | 19.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 39% | 98% | 55% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 0.00% | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.17 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% | 29.26% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 40.69% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 30% | 30.79% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 11.88% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 17.31% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.86 | 2.81 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 93.5% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 177 | 149 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 90.71% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 33.17% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 63% | 41.58% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 6.08% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 10% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 0.79% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.92% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.03 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% | 30.56% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 42.41% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 17% | 28.46% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 11.39% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% | 16.56% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.99 | 2.83 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 89.38% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 165 | 142 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 87.92% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 33.92% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 55% | 39.83% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 6.88% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.25% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 0.71% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 0.88% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.12 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 28% 2 | 25.06% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% 8 | 38.58% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 49% | 27.03% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% 5 | 7.81% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% 10 | 12.94% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.72 | 2.59 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 94.4% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 161 | 143 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 92% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 20% | 27.75% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 52% | 41.9% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 14% | 11.5% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.75% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 0.95% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.65% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.6 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 30% 6 | 27.75% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% 12 | 39.42% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 41% | 26.97% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% 5 | 9.69% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% 2 | 13.58% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.45 | 2.62 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 85.2% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 169 | 151 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 81.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 15.6% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 53% | 43.3% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 21% | 10.35% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.6% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.05% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 0.85% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.36 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 24% | 26.15% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 37.53% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 40% | 26.88% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 13.24% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% | 14.62% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 93.84% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 181 | 145 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 48.58% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 22% | 17.84% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 57% | 42.58% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 10.32% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.05% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 2.21% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.26% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 24.77 | 29.96 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 24.22 | 29.03 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.00% | 12.31% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 72 | 219 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 74% | 69.41% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 2.59% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 14.18% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 9% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.43 | 33.27 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 25.46 | 31.46 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 2.8% | 17.48% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 86 | 254 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 63% | 70.25% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 1.81% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 8.88% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 14% | 11.44% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 25.82 4 | 30.29 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 24.85 2 | 29.73 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 14.08% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 57 | 195 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 54% | 60.08% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 4.54% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 31% | 19.23% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 10.31% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.80 2 | 30.87 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 26.15 4 | 30.69 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.3% | 14.84% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 8 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 27.31% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 3% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 10.77% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 5.31% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.96 | 27.43 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.75 | 25.63 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 11.94% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 4 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 15 | 29.92% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 2.85% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 27% | 14.54% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 6.62% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Shirley High School Performing Arts College
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
