Orchard Park High School
URN: 142040 • Croydon CR0 7NJ
Overview
- Name
- Orchard Park High School
- URN
- 142040
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- GREENSHAW LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Carly Moran (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 02087760220
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Orchard Way, Croydon CR0 7NJ
Summary
Orchard Park High School is a mixed, comprehensive secondary academy located in Shirley, Croydon, with a current enrolment of 634 students and a capacity of 1,000. The school emphasizes a strong community ethos built on core values of Drive, Collaboration, Excellence, and Integrity. Headteacher Carly Moran highlights the commitment to high academic expectations, quality teaching, and exceptional standards of behaviour, all aimed at fostering a supportive learning environment.
The curriculum at Orchard Park is designed to meet the diverse needs of all students, ensuring that each individual can thrive and reach their full potential. The school promotes British values such as democracy, individual liberty, and mutual respect through various initiatives, including a School Council and community engagement projects.
Orchard Park High School also prioritises pastoral care, providing a robust support system that nurtures student relationships and well-being. The school aims to develop resilient, lifelong learners who are prepared to take on leadership roles in their future endeavours.
The curriculum at Orchard Park is designed to meet the diverse needs of all students, ensuring that each individual can thrive and reach their full potential. The school promotes British values such as democracy, individual liberty, and mutual respect through various initiatives, including a School Council and community engagement projects.
Orchard Park High School also prioritises pastoral care, providing a robust support system that nurtures student relationships and well-being. The school aims to develop resilient, lifelong learners who are prepared to take on leadership roles in their future endeavours.
Useful links
- Investin - Parent Events (calendar)
- UNDERGRADUATE TASTER DAYS (calendar)
- Apprenticeship opportunities Webinar at IB (other)
- Prospectus (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Harris Invictus Academy Croydon (61.5)
- Oasis Academy Coulsdon (61.1)
- Edenham High School (60.2)
- Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School (59.5)
- St Mary's Catholic High School (57.7)
Key details
- LA
- Croydon
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- GREENSHAW LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 1000
- Pupils
- 634
- Boys
- 366
- Girls
- 268
- FSM %
- 38.10
- Open date
- 2015-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-01-24
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Surrey
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 634 | 366 | 268 | 1000 | 38.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 639 | 358 | 281 | 1000 | 39.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 659 | 354 | 305 | 1000 | 39.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 659 | 354 | 305 | 1000 | 39.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 674 | 395 | 279 | 990 | 34.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 700 | 408 | 292 | 990 | 29.80 |
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