Orchard Park High School Catchment Area
Orchard Park High School is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Croydon , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 634 pupils, and a capacity of 1000 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–16
Age range
634
Pupils
1,000
Capacity
63%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2018
Orchard Park High School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Orchard Park High School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Croydon. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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.
Find Croydon catchment area documents →Orchard Park High School — School Information
- Full address
- Orchard Way, Shirley, Croydon, CR0 7NJ
- Local authority
- Croydon
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 38.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 142040
Other Secondary Schools in Croydon
If Orchard Park High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Croydon are the next closest alternatives.
Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · CR0 5JQ
St Mary's Catholic High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · CR9 2EE
Oasis Academy Coulsdon Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · CR5 1ES
Oasis Academy Shirley Park Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · CR9 7AL
Shirley High School Performing Arts College Catchment Area
Academy converter · CR0 5EF
Harris Invictus Academy Croydon Catchment Area
Free schools · CR0 2TB
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Frequently Asked Questions — Orchard Park High School
Is Orchard Park High School oversubscribed? ▾
Orchard Park High School has a capacity of 1000 places and currently has 634 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Croydon.
What is the admissions policy for Orchard Park High School? ▾
Admission to Orchard Park High School is managed by Croydon. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Orchard Park High School cover? ▾
Orchard Park High School is a secondary school in Croydon, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Orchard Park High School? ▾
Orchard Park High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.