Meridian High School

A good academy sponsor led school in Croydon. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Meridian High School.

Croydon, CR00AH Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for Continue in education or training, Sustained employment

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
38.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: -0.7
English & Maths grade 4+ %
43.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: 39.8%
Continue in education or training
Not published
Raw: No data published
Sustained employment
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
24 January 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Fairchildes Avenue
New Addington
Croydon, CR00AH
Phone
2039431328
Website
meridianhigh.london

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
143846
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Fairchildes Avenue, New Addington, Croydon, CR0 0AH
Website
www.meridianhigh.london
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
GLF SCHOOLS
Capacity
960 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
525
Free School Meals
67.0% (352 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
6.7% (35 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
29.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
36.0
Ebacc Attainment 8:
10.4
English Attainment 8:
7.7
Maths Attainment 8:
7.6
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
10.3
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
10.4
Ebacc English:
95.4%
Ebacc Entry:
22.2%
Ebacc Humanities:
78.7%
Ebacc Languages:
50.9%
Ebacc Maths:
96.3%
Ebacc Sciences:
96.3%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.70
Progress 8 Range:
-0.97 to -0.43

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
33 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
66
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
525 pupils
11-18

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Only Exceptional is Acceptable."

resilience ambition respect

Head Teacher's Message

At Meridian High School, only exceptional is acceptable for our students, our parents and our community. The school emphasises inclusivity, a deliberately designed curriculum, and a focus on resilience, ambition and respect.

SEND Provision

Summit is the provision to support students SEMH needs—tailored sessions according to their needs.

Admissions Criteria

Applications for Year 7 2026-2027 must be submitted online by 31 October 2025 through the Croydon Council website; use the Croydon Parent Portal to apply online; addresses are verified to ensure residency; download the Croydon Admissions prospectus for details.

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