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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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