We are delighted your child has been offered a place at Shirley High School for September 2026. Shirley High is extremely proud that we have the opportunity to educate young people from our community and truly believe that your child is about to embark on an exciting and successful journey with us. 

Shirley High School is a proud multicultural school with an established reputation of integrity and excellence. As a school, we continue to make significant progress across all areas of our school.  This progress includes improved academic results, increase in the number of pupils joining our school and more pupils leaving us to attend university, including Russell Group and Oxbridge universities.  We are committed to improving and investing in the learning environment of our pupils and staff with over £1.5 million spent on school facilities, site improvements and resources.

We are an extremely popular choice for parents, therefore in order to confirm your place, please complete your reply slip by clicking here no later than MONDAY 16 MARCH 2026.

Below you will find important information in our Welcome to Year 7 leaflet and Year 7 FAQ's.

You can also look at our Social Media pages on Instagram, Facebook, X and TikTok which will give you a flavour of what life is like at Shirley High School and the vast opportunities available.  

IMPORTANT DATES
Complete Google Form to accept place	By Monday 16 March 2026
'Getting to Know You' meeting	Thursday 30 April 2026 or Wednesday 6 May 2026
Year 7 Taster Day	Friday 3 July 2026
Hewitts of Croydon Uniform Sale	Monday 6 July 2026 (3.30 pm - 6.00 pm)
Summer School	Monday 20 July 2026 - Wednesday 22 July 2026
First Day of School	Monday 7 September 2026

If you have any questions regarding your child joining us please email admissions@shirley.croydon.sch.uk