Shirley High School Performing Arts College
Academy converterSecondaryAges 11–19MixedSixth form
Shirley Church Road, Croydon, CR0 5EF
Principal · Mr Tyrone Myton
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Key facts
Pupils800Capacity 1,105
OfstedGoodInspected 30 November 2022
TrustShirley High School
Free school meals51.9%
Ofsted
Good
Graded inspection on 30 November 2022.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- Sixth formGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Year 7 applications close 31 October 2026
For September 2027. Apply through Croydon council, not the school. National offer day is 1 March 2027.
How to apply in CroydonNearby schools for the same ages
- Coloma Convent Girls' School0.1 mi
- Orchard Park High School1.1 mi
- Oasis Academy Shirley Park1.1 mi
- Coombe Wood School1.2 mi
- The Quest Academy1.3 mi