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Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School is a voluntary aided secondary school in Croydon , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 784 pupils, and a capacity of 800 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

784

Pupils

800

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School is managed by Croydon and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Croydon before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School — School Information

Full address
Selborne Road, Croydon, CR0 5JQ
Local authority
Croydon
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Religious character
Church of England
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
35.8% of pupils
DfE URN
101811

Other Secondary Schools in Croydon

If Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Croydon are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School

Is Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School oversubscribed?

Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School is operating close to its capacity of 800 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School?

Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Croydon before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School cover?

Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School is a secondary school in Croydon, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School?

Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.