What did Ofsted judge The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy's quality of education to be?

Ofsted judged The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy's quality of education as Good at its inspection in March 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy?

The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy has 758 pupils on roll.

What ages does The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy take?

The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.

Where is The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy located?

The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy is located in Croydon, CR9 3AS, Croydon.

How do I apply to The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy?

The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How far from The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy were places offered?

The furthest place offered at The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy for 2026-27 (Year 7) was 5.772 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

How are Year 7 places decided at The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy?

When The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children — looked after children and all previously looked after children, including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Medical — Pupils with serious medical reasons for needing to attend the Academy; 3. Siblings — Children with a brother or sister who will be in attendance at the Academy at the time of enrolment of the new pupil, and 2 further criteria. 93 places were offered at this entry point for 2026-27. Tie-break: In the event that the distances are the same for two or more candidates the order of ranking will be determined by random selection, independently scrutinised.

What is the largest ethnic background at The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 18.5% of pupils at The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy: Ofsted, Results & Catchment

How far did offers reach?

5.772miles

was the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (Year 7). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy, year by year →

How places are decided at The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and previously looked after children — looked after children and all previously looked after children, including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Medical — Pupils with serious medical reasons for needing to attend the Academy.
3Siblings — Children with a brother or sister who will be in attendance at the Academy at the time of enrolment of the new pupil.
4Children of staff — Children of staff at The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy.
5Distance — Priority will be given to pupils living nearest to the Academy as measured in a straight line from the child’s home address to the designated entrance(s) of the Academy.

If two applications tie: In the event that the distances are the same for two or more candidates the order of ranking will be determined by random selection, independently scrutinised.

Criteria applied after admission of pupils with an EHCP naming the Academy.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy's quality of education as Good at its inspection in March 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy?: The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy has 758 pupils on roll.
What ages does The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy take?: The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy located?: The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy is located in Croydon, CR9 3AS, Croydon.
How do I apply to The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy?: The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How far from The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy were places offered?: The furthest place offered at The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy for 2026-27 (Year 7) was 5.772 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Year 7 places decided at The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy?: When The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children — looked after children and all previously looked after children, including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Medical — Pupils with serious medical reasons for needing to attend the Academy; 3. Siblings — Children with a brother or sister who will be in attendance at the Academy at the time of enrolment of the new pupil, and 2 further criteria. 93 places were offered at this entry point for 2026-27. Tie-break: In the event that the distances are the same for two or more candidates the order of ranking will be determined by random selection, independently scrutinised.
What is the largest ethnic background at The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 18.5% of pupils at The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

5.772miles

was the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (Year 7). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy, year by year →

How places are decided at The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and previously looked after children — looked after children and all previously looked after children, including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Medical — Pupils with serious medical reasons for needing to attend the Academy.
3Siblings — Children with a brother or sister who will be in attendance at the Academy at the time of enrolment of the new pupil.
4Children of staff — Children of staff at The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy.
5Distance — Priority will be given to pupils living nearest to the Academy as measured in a straight line from the child’s home address to the designated entrance(s) of the Academy.

If two applications tie: In the event that the distances are the same for two or more candidates the order of ranking will be determined by random selection, independently scrutinised.

Criteria applied after admission of pupils with an EHCP naming the Academy.

The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy's quality of education as Good at its inspection in March 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy?: The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy has 758 pupils on roll.
What ages does The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy take?: The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy located?: The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy is located in Croydon, CR9 3AS, Croydon.
How do I apply to The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy?: The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How far from The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy were places offered?: The furthest place offered at The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy for 2026-27 (Year 7) was 5.772 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Year 7 places decided at The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy?: When The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children — looked after children and all previously looked after children, including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Medical — Pupils with serious medical reasons for needing to attend the Academy; 3. Siblings — Children with a brother or sister who will be in attendance at the Academy at the time of enrolment of the new pupil, and 2 further criteria. 93 places were offered at this entry point for 2026-27. Tie-break: In the event that the distances are the same for two or more candidates the order of ranking will be determined by random selection, independently scrutinised.
What is the largest ethnic background at The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 18.5% of pupils at The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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On-site nursery & childcare

Separately-registered childcare operating at this school's site, each with its own Ofsted record.

The Archbishop Lanfranc Nursery

Nursery

Good

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How far did offers reach?

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The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy: key facts

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On-site nursery & childcare

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