Coloma Convent Girls' School vs Shirley High School Performing Arts College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 203 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coloma Convent Girls' School
Croydon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
967 students
Shirley High School Performing Arts College
Croydon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
800 students
| Measure | Coloma Convent Girls' School Croydon, London | Shirley High School Performing Arts College Croydon, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #180 of 640 | #607 of 640 |
| National rank | #840 of 4,090 | #3755 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 967 | 800 |
| Pupils on roll | 967 | 800 |
| Free school meals | 27.5% | 51.9% |
| Capacity filled | 91.5% | 72.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 57.4 | 37.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 62.4% | 23.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 87.9% | 49.2% |
| EBacc average points | 5.14 | 3.20 |
| A level points per entry | 33.8 | 26.2 |
| town | Croydon | Croydon |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.coloma.croydon.sch.uk/ | www.shirley.croydon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Coloma Convent Girls' School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.9 vs 16.3).
- •Coloma Convent Girls' School is the larger school with 967 students compared with 800.
- •Coloma Convent Girls' School is girls and Shirley High School Performing Arts College is co-educational.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Coloma Convent Girls' School better than Shirley High School Performing Arts College?
On the Success Index (England), Coloma Convent Girls' School ranks higher (73.9 vs 16.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Coloma Convent Girls' School and Shirley High School Performing Arts College?
About 203 m in a straight line, between Croydon and Croydon in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Coloma Convent Girls' School: 967. Shirley High School Performing Arts College: 800. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Coloma Convent Girls' School and Shirley High School Performing Arts College rank in London?
Coloma Convent Girls' School is 180th of 640 and Shirley High School Performing Arts College is 607th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).