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Live performances from The Globe Players

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:51:24 GMT

On Thursday, The Globe Players delivered two captivating performances of Macbeth and An Inspector Calls, both of which are GCSE set texts.

Fantastic day celebrating women’s football

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:16:03 GMT

For International Women's Day, our Year 8 and 9 girls took part in a fantastic football tournament, bringing together schools from across Croydon, Sutton, Lambeth and Bromley.

The Big Speech finals

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:02:55 GMT

We had a treat before half term – listening to 16 speeches from all our House winners from Years 7, 8 and 9.

FA Cup visits Orchard Park

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:41:56 GMT

We were incredibly fortunate to welcome the FA Cup and Community Shield into school.

UKMT Intermediate Maths Challenge

Tue, 3 Feb 2026 09:02:45 GMT

81 of our most gifted mathematicians in Years 9 and 10 took part in the UKMT Intermediate Maths Challenge this week.

A bold step into the professional world

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:08:01 GMT

Our Year 9 students enjoyed a visit to the global professional services ﬁrm, KPMG.

Year 10 students speak out!

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 08:13:17 GMT

We are incredibly proud of our Year 10 students who recently participated in the Jack Petchey ‘Speak Out’ Challenge.

Greenshaw Learning Trust winter concert

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:55:47 GMT

The Greenshaw Learning Trust winter concert at Charterhouse School this week was a truly wonderful celebration of talent, teamwork and community.

Year 11 blast off to Brussels!

Tue, 9 Dec 2025 09:18:27 GMT

What a fantastic and enriching trip our Year 11 students had on their recent educational excursion to the heart of Europe – Brussels, Belgium!

Fundraising day for victims of Hurricane Melissa

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 14:38:36 GMT

We are writing to ask for your support for a very important community initiative.

Celebrating World Kindness Day at Orchard Park

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:51:45 GMT

This week, we have been focusing on kindness.

OPHS remembers 2025

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:24:48 GMT

Orchard Park High School marked Remembrance Day with an assembly and a two minute silence in the playground for the whole school.

Adventures on the South Downs

Tue, 4 Nov 2025 11:01:59 GMT

The Duke of Edinburgh expedition is always a highlight of the autumn term, and this year’s took place on the stunning South Downs.

Celebrating Black History Month at Orchard Park

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 16:26:58 GMT

We celebrated Black History Monthduring October with several events run by Equality Club and the history department.

Getting girls into professional sports

Tue, 4 Nov 2025 10:46:50 GMT

A group of eleven Year 8 students to attend the ‘Queens’ charity basketball event that focused on getting more girls playing basketball.

Year 11 geography students head to Olympic Park

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 11:56:54 GMT

Year 11 GCSE geography students completed their human geography fieldwork this week at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford.

Year 7 students enjoy theatre visit

Tue, 7 Oct 2025 09:54:28 GMT

Some of our Year 7 students attended the Gillian Lynne Theatre on 18th September to watch a matinée of 'My Neighbour Totoro'.

Year 7 Talk the Talk oracy workshop

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:55:23 GMT

Our Year 7 students took part in the Talk the Talk oracy workshop this week.

Year 11 students demonstrate their geography skills

Tue, 7 Oct 2025 14:14:19 GMT

Our Year 11 geography students enjoyed their field trip to the river Tillingbourne in Dorking this week.

2025 GCSE Results day

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:13:49 GMT

Congratulations to the cohort of 2025.

GCSE Results collection

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 18:36:25 GMT

Arrangements for GCSE results day on Thursday 21st August 2025.

Croydon Inter-Schools Football Cup Tournament

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 09:11:36 GMT

The Croydon Inter-Schools Football Cup Tournament for Years 7 and 8 launched last week.

Technology in action

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 13:47:24 GMT

STEM community brings innovation to Orchard Park High School

Exciting series of hands-on STEM workshops

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 09:04:57 GMT

This week, Years 7 to 9 participated in a series of hands-on STEM workshops led by experts from the local STEM community.

An Unforgettable Day at Selhurst Park!

Tue, 3 Jun 2025 09:56:54 GMT

A group of our talented students had the opportunity to play on the pitch at Selhurst Park.

Wear it green!

Tue, 20 May 2025 09:23:48 GMT

This week, we have been celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week.

Mindfulness for Fun Friday

Tue, 3 Jun 2025 10:04:49 GMT

Students engaged in mindfulness activities for Mental Health Awareness Week.

UKMT Junior Maths Challenge Success

Tue, 3 Jun 2025 09:39:12 GMT

Year 7 and 8 mathematicians took part in the UK Junior Maths Challenge.

Students tackle Junior Maths Challenge

Tue, 6 May 2025 09:09:57 GMT

This week, our set 1, Year 7 and 8 maths students took part in the prestigious UKMT Junior Mathematical Challenge.

Students head off on a cultural visit to Sweden

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 13:47:37 GMT

At the end of the spring term, 20 of our students from Year 9 and 10 were fortunate to embark on a fully-funded school trip to Gothenburg, Sweden.

Fostering a culture of acceptance and understanding

Thu, 8 May 2025 09:26:19 GMT

Our students have passionately embraced Sign Language Week with creativity, inclusivity, and enthusiasm.

STEM Roadshow

Tue, 1 Apr 2025 09:04:28 GMT

BAE Systems, the Royal Air Force, and the Royal Navy worked together to present an engaging theatre roadshow celebrating STEM in Orchard Park.

Riding a dream!

Tue, 1 Apr 2025 09:12:22 GMT

Year 9 and 10 students to visit the British Racing School in Newmarket.

Local singer visits Orchard Park

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 09:25:31 GMT

Leiyah treated us to a performance to celebrate International Women's Day.

Students excel in UK Maths Challenge

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 11:03:30 GMT

We are delighted to celebrate our talented Year 9 and 10 mathematicians.

Celebrating the Year of the Snake

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 11:06:11 GMT

Students celebrated Chinese New Year on Fun Friday at Orchard Park!

BBC Bitesize Careers Tour inspires students

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 11:06:57 GMT

On Wednesday, Orchard Park High School hosted the BBC Bitesize Careers Tour.

Students aiming high

Tue, 4 Feb 2025 10:28:33 GMT

Year 8 students on our Excellence Pathway spent a day attending an A.I.M. High Writing Day event at Bishop Challoner School

UK Intermediate Maths Challenge

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 11:54:31 GMT

70 of our most gifted mathematicians in Year 9 took part in the competition.

Year 10 students speak out!

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 12:08:36 GMT

60 of our Year 10 students participated in the Jack Petchey Speak Out Challenge.

Enhancing creativity and drive

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 09:20:24 GMT

Our Year 10 students had the extraordinary opportunity to visit Sky Up Academy.

Winter Showcase

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 12:24:28 GMT

Students wowed the audience at this term's showcase.

Unforgettable and action-packed visit to Belgium!

Tue, 4 Feb 2025 11:47:16 GMT

At the beginning of December, a group of our Year 11 students embarked on an unforgettable school trip to Brussels.

Enterprise challenge for Year 7 students

Tue, 4 Feb 2025 12:21:51 GMT

In November, we held an Enterprise Challenge for Year 7 students, run by the Talent Foundry.

Jack Petchey Award winners

Tue, 3 Dec 2024 12:05:04 GMT

On Thursday night, we celebrated our Jack Petchey winners at the annual awards ceremony at Fairfield Halls in Croydon.

Science and sports at Selhurst Park!

Tue, 3 Dec 2024 12:06:00 GMT

On Tuesday, 15 of our enthusiastic Year 7 students attended the STEM and Sports Day at Selhurst Park Stadium.

Geography students complete fieldwork studies

Tue, 3 Dec 2024 11:03:06 GMT

This term, both Year 8 and Year 11 students have taken part in geography fieldwork, improving their data collection, data presentation and teamwork skills.

Celebrating BHM at Orchard Park

Tue, 3 Dec 2024 11:37:38 GMT

Nylah won our BHM competition with this amazing piece of work.

Performing arts workshop

Tue, 3 Dec 2024 11:39:33 GMT

On Wednesday, JB Theatre Company delivered a performing arts workshop to students in Years 8, 9, and 10.

2024 GCSE Results day

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 17:39:17 GMT

Orchard Park has again achieved excellent GCSE results.

News Feed - Latest News - Orchard Park High School

Live performances from The Globe Players

Fantastic day celebrating women’s football

The Big Speech finals

FA Cup visits Orchard Park

UKMT Intermediate Maths Challenge

A bold step into the professional world

Year 10 students speak out!

Greenshaw Learning Trust winter concert

Year 11 blast off to Brussels!

Fundraising day for victims of Hurricane Melissa

Celebrating World Kindness Day at Orchard Park

OPHS remembers 2025

Adventures on the South Downs

Celebrating Black History Month at Orchard Park

Getting girls into professional sports

Year 11 geography students head to Olympic Park

Year 7 students enjoy theatre visit

Year 7 Talk the Talk oracy workshop

Year 11 students demonstrate their geography skills

2025 GCSE Results day

GCSE Results collection

Croydon Inter-Schools Football Cup Tournament

Technology in action

Exciting series of hands-on STEM workshops

An Unforgettable Day at Selhurst Park!

Wear it green!

Mindfulness for Fun Friday

UKMT Junior Maths Challenge Success​​​​​​​

Students tackle Junior Maths Challenge

Students head off on a cultural visit to Sweden

Fostering a culture of acceptance and understanding

STEM Roadshow

Riding a dream!

Local singer visits Orchard Park

Students excel in UK Maths Challenge

Celebrating the Year of the Snake

BBC Bitesize Careers Tour inspires students

Students aiming high

UK Intermediate Maths Challenge

Year 10 students speak out!

Enhancing creativity and drive

Winter Showcase

Unforgettable and action-packed visit to Belgium!

Enterprise challenge for Year 7 students

Jack Petchey Award winners

Science and sports at Selhurst Park!

Geography students complete fieldwork studies

Celebrating BHM at Orchard Park

Performing arts workshop

2024 GCSE Results day

UKMT Junior Maths Challenge Success