Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School
Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School is a secondary school in Croydon for ages 11 to 18.
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At a glance
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 833
- Who it's for
- Boys and girls
- Admissions
- Not selective
- Faith
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Address
- Selborne Road, Croydon, CR0 5JQ
- Phone
- 02086 884014
The school's websiteResults and performanceFull register entryMap
The school
- The school's motto is Academic excellence for each person in a Christian community.
- The school values five things in particular: courtesy, calmness, concentration, confidence and consideration.
- The school aims to uphold Christian belief through worship and daily life and enable students to grow in a living faith.
Source: Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School website; Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School website. Checked 11 November 2026.
How it teaches
- Each department has freedom to create a knowledge rich Key Stage 3 curriculum that reflects the National Curriculum.
- The curriculum in Years 7 to 11 follows a traditional model, with emphasis on core subjects including English, Maths, Science, French and German.
- Food Technology and Computing are very popular subjects within the school.
Source: Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School website; Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School website. Checked 10 November 2026.
Music, sport and trips
- The school runs exchanges with both France and Germany.
Source: Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Admissions
- The school has an admission number of 150 in Year 7.
- Sixth Form continuation or entrance is on an academic basis.
Source: Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Visiting
- Open event registration is available on the admissions page.
Source: Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School website. Checked 10 November 2026.
The school day and clubs
- The school has a very high level of participation in extra-curricular activities.
Source: Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Support
- Questions about sixth form applications can be sent to the 6th Form Admissions Officer by email.
Source: Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School website. Checked 10 November 2026.
Grammar schools within 15 miles
- Wilson's SchoolBoys, Wallington, 2 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
- Wallington County Grammar SchoolBoys, Wallington, 3 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
- Wallington High School for GirlsGirls, Wallington, 3 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
- Sutton Grammar SchoolBoys, Sutton, 5 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
- Nonsuch High School for GirlsGirls, Sutton, 6 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
- Newstead Wood SchoolGirls, Orpington, 7 miles. Newstead Wood Selection Test
- St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar SchoolBoys, Orpington, 8 miles. St Olave's Selective Entrance Test
- Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar SchoolSidcup, 9 miles. Bexley Selection Test
- Tiffin SchoolBoys, Kingston upon Thames, 10 miles
- Bexley Grammar SchoolWelling, 10 miles. Bexley Selection Test
- The Tiffin Girls' SchoolGirls, Kingston upon Thames, 10 miles
- Townley Grammar SchoolGirls, Bexleyheath, 11 miles. Bexley Selection Test
School details: Get Information about Schools, Department for Education, URN 101811. Checked 9 November 2026.
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Daily challenges that keep pace with your child's school year
For Years 1 to 6, with a weekly view of what they have mastered and an 11+ track when you're ready.