Classpot

Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School

Croydon, CR0 5JQSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2022
Progress 8
-0.18
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
110 1st-choice / 160 places
Ranking
#1,956
of 3,141 nationally

About Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School

Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School sits in Croydon with a Progress 8 score of -0.18, which is below the local authority average of -0.04 for secondary schools. That places it 18th out of 26 similar schools in the borough, putting it in the bottom half of Croydon's state secondaries. The school's Attainment 8 score is 45.9, and 64.2% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths, though the figure drops to 40.8% for grade 5 or above. The EBacc average point score is 4.14, with 54.2% of pupils entering the EBacc combination but only 20% achieving a grade 4 or above in it. These headline figures suggest a school that is broadly in line with national averages but slightly behind its local peers, particularly the top performers like Coloma Convent Girls' School and Harris Academy South Norwood.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressSelborne Road, Croydon, Croydon, CR0 5JQ
HeadteacherRichard Parrish
Local AuthorityCroydon
Number of Pupils784
Free School Meals (FSM)35.8%
School Capacity784 / 800 (98% full)
Sixth FormYes

The full report on this school

The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
See an example
One-off paymentNo subscriptionStripe checkout

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Mar 2022
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (3 Mar 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 10 Jun 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Science LabsICT SuiteLibraryArt StudiosPlaying FieldsTheatreSixth Form CentreDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

FootballDanceRugbyCross CountryRowingMartial Arts

Clubs & Activities

Model United NationsDuke of EdinburghDebateOrchestraCodingChoirYoung Enterprise

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Was this page helpful?

Frequently Asked Questions About Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School

Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.