Orchard Park High School

About Orchard Park High School

Orchard Park High School is a warm, happy and high achieving school, located in Shirley, Croydon. At Orchard Park, it is our vision that every student who belongs to our school community has a better chance of success than if they attended any other school. We are ambitious for our students; when you visit, you’ll find that students are challenged, inspired and encouraged to reach their full potential.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Carly Moran

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 4.5

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

37.3

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

49.7

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

+0.37

Progress 8

Above average

52.7%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

74.0%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

24.4% entered EBacc

13.0% achieved EBacc

131 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Emily W

Parent Feb 10, 2023

5.0

"Wonderful facilities and values!"

I've been impressed with Orchard Park High School's facilities and the emphasis on values such as integrity and excellence. My child has been thriving in their new school and I appreciate the way the teachers challenge them to reach their full potential.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Hannah S

Parent Sep 15, 2022

4.0

"Mixed experience so far"

We've only just started at Orchard Park High School, but I have mixed feelings. The facilities are great and the teachers seem lovely, but my child is finding it a bit challenging to adjust to the new curriculum. Fingers crossed it improves as they settle in.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 3/5

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Jack T

Parent Aug 25, 2022

5.0

"Excellent education and care"

My child had a fantastic time at Orchard Park High School and I'm so grateful for the education and care they received. The school's character education program really helped them develop into a confident and kind young adult.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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