Schools

Schools in Shirley

There are 4 state schools and nurseries within 0.6 miles of the middle of Shirley: 2 primary, 2 secondary. 100% were judged good or better at their last inspection, against 90% across Croydon. Among the best results: St John's CofE Primary School, Harris Primary Academy Benson and Coloma Convent Girls' School.

CR0, Croydon · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Shirley

4schools and nurseries

100%good or betterCroydon: 90%

2inspected latelylast six months

Every school, nearest first

St John's CofE Primary School Primary · 418 pupils · 0.2 miles Report card Jun 2026: Strong standard in every area
Harris Primary Academy Benson Primary · 238 pupils · 0.25 miles Outstanding (2023)
Shirley High School Performing Arts College Secondary · 800 pupils · 0.35 miles Good (2023)
Coloma Convent Girls' School Secondary · 967 pupils · 0.45 miles Report card Jun 2026: Strong standard in 1, expected standard in 6

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Inspected in the last six months

School inspectionTue 30 Jun0.2 miles

St John's CofE Primary School: new Ofsted report card

Achievement: Strong standard. Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard. Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard. Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard. Inclusion: Strong standard. Leadership and governance: Strong standard. Early years: Strong standard. Safeguarding: Met.

St John's CofE Primary School, CR0 5EL
School inspectionSun 7 Jun0.45 miles

Coloma Convent Girls' School: new Ofsted report card

Achievement: Expected standard. Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard. Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard. Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard. Inclusion: Expected standard. Leadership and governance: Expected standard. Post-16 provision: Expected standard. Safeguarding: Met.

Coloma Convent Girls' School, CR9 5AS

Nearby areas

Area	Schools	Good or better
Shirley	4	100%
Monks Orchard	3	100%
Upper Elmers End	5	100%
Addiscombe	7	100%
Addington	4	100%
Woodside	8	86%
West Wickham	4	100%

See every Croydon school on the Croydon schools and Ofsted page. From Ofsted’s monthly figures; independent schools and childminders aren’t included.

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Questions people ask

How many schools are there in Shirley?

4 state schools and nurseries within 0.6 miles of the middle of Shirley.

Are the schools in Shirley good?

100% of them were judged good or better at their last Ofsted inspection, compared with 90% across Croydon.