The best performing schools in Croydon based on GCSE results have been revealed after the latest government figures were released.

Attainment 8 is a new way of calculating pupil achievement.

It measures the achievement of a pupil across eight qualifications, with mathematics and English given extra weight.

In England the average attainment 8 score was 44.6 in 2017, a score that on average schools in Croydon beat.

The average score in Dartford is 45

Harris City Academy Crystal Palace was the top-performing school in the borough, with a score of 61.8.

Following Harris City Academy was Coloma Convent Girls' School, with a score of 60.5.

Here is a full list of schools, ranked by attainment 8, based on data released by the government:

Harris City Academy Crystal Palace - 61.8

Coloma Convent Girls' School - 60.5

Norbury Manor Business and Enterprise College for Girls - 52.3

Riddlesdown Collegiate - 52.2

Harris Academy Purley - 51.4

Woodcote High School - 49.4

Oasis Academy Coulsdon - 48.8

BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology - 48.7

St Joseph's College - 48.7

Harris Academy South Norwood - 48.4

The Quest Academy - 48.4

Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School - 46.6

Harris Academy Upper Norwood - 45.1

Thomas More Catholic School - 43.7

Oasis Academy Shirley Park - 42.6

Virgo Fidelis Convent Senior School - 41.9

The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy - 41

Shirley High School Performing Arts College - 40.5

Orchard Park High (Croydon) - 40

St Mary's Catholic High School - 37.8

St Andrew's CofE School - 37.3

Meridian High School - 34.1