Meridian High School
URN: 143846 • Croydon CR0 0AH
Overview
- Name
- Meridian High School
- URN
- 143846
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- GLF SCHOOLS
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 47.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Amy Anderson (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 02039431328
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Fairchildes Avenue, Croydon CR0 0AH
Summary
Meridian High School, located in Croydon, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 537 students, significantly below its capacity of 960. The school places a strong emphasis on inclusivity and aims to provide a robust educational experience tailored to the individual needs of each student. The curriculum is designed to be ambitious and personalised, ensuring that students not only achieve academically but also develop as well-rounded individuals.
The school is committed to breaking cycles of socio-economic disadvantage and strives to serve the local community effectively. Meridian High School promotes a culture of resilience, ambition, and respect, encouraging students to present their best selves. The staff fosters an environment of open communication and continuous improvement, focusing on both academic and pastoral support.
Meridian High School also hosts various events, including open evenings and morning tours, to engage with prospective students and their families. The school actively participates in community initiatives, reflecting its dedication to making a positive impact beyond the classroom.
The school is committed to breaking cycles of socio-economic disadvantage and strives to serve the local community effectively. Meridian High School promotes a culture of resilience, ambition, and respect, encouraging students to present their best selves. The staff fosters an environment of open communication and continuous improvement, focusing on both academic and pastoral support.
Meridian High School also hosts various events, including open evenings and morning tours, to engage with prospective students and their families. The school actively participates in community initiatives, reflecting its dedication to making a positive impact beyond the classroom.
Useful links
- Cherry Fields Primary School - and Nursery (other)
- GLF Schools (other)
- GLF Schools' Teacher Training (other)
- Meridian Policies (other)
- GLF Careers (other)
- GLF Trust Policies (other)
- Financial Statements (other)
- West Sussex Teaching School Hub (other)
- Get into teaching- GLF TSH and IFT (other)
- Uniform and Equipment (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 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- GLF SCHOOLS
- Capacity
- 960
- Pupils
- 537
- Boys
- 274
- Girls
- 263
- FSM %
- 65.20
- Open date
- 2016-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-01-25
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Surrey
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 537 | 274 | 263 | 960 | 65.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 525 | 273 | 252 | 960 | 61.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 600 | 312 | 288 | 960 | 59.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 600 | 312 | 288 | 960 | 59.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 619 | 310 | 309 | 960 | 53.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 614 | 318 | 296 | 960 | 47.20 |
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