Located in Thornton Heath, Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 7. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School currently has around 415 pupils on roll, which is about 92% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 46% boys and 54% girls. Around 31.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 8.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 31.4%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 12 pupils.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with indian pupils forming the largest group at around 21.9%. pakistani pupils make up about 21.2% , followed by african at 17.1%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Winterbourne Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7QT |
| Website: | www.winterbournenurseryandinfants.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 02086897684 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Croydon |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Petra Wigzell |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 101746 |
Ofsted inspection date: 13/09/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 450 |
| Number of Pupils: | 415 |
| Number of Boys: | 191 |
| Number of Girls: | 224 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 31.4% | 8.2% |
| Indian | 21.90% | 91 |
| Pakistani | 21.20% | 88 |
| African | 17.10% | 71 |
| Other Asian | 10.80% | 45 |
| Other White | 5.80% | 24 |
| Bangladeshi | 4.10% | 17 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.40% | 14 |
| Caribbean | 2.90% | 12 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.70% | 11 |
| Other Mixed | 2.70% | 11 |
| White and Black African | 2.20% | 9 |
| White British | 1.70% | 7 |
| White and Asian | 1.40% | 6 |
| Other Black | 1.00% | 4 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.70% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 1,530 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre 23 Dagnall Park , South Norwood SE25 5PL | 3out of 4 | 2,170 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winterbourne Boys' Academy Winterbourne Road , CR7 7QT | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Winterbourne Junior Boys' School Winterbourne Road , CR7 7QT | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Winterbourne Junior Girls' School Winterbourne Road , CR7 7QT | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School Winterbourne Road , CR7 7QT | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Paxton Academy Sports And Science 843 London Road , CR7 6AW | 3out of 4 | 565 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norbury Manor Business and Enterprise College for Girls Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | - not rated | 1,421 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Norbury High School for Girls Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 3out of 4 | 1,421 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Tamworth Manor High School Wide Way , CR4 1BP | - not rated | 1,522 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Merton Wide Way , CR4 1BP | 4out of 4 | 1,526 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Archbishop Lanfranc School Mitcham Road , CR9 3AS | - not rated | 1,552 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 1,452 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 1,970 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 2,767 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 2,268 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Heath College 678 London Road , CR7 7HU | - not rated | 896 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sankofa Learning Centre 2nd Floor, Day Lewis House , 324-338 Bensham Lane CR7 7EQ | - not rated | 945 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Manor School Ecclesbourne Road , CR7 7BN | 4out of 4 | 1,094 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple House School 23-27 Parchmore Road , CR7 8LY | - not rated | 1,142 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| CACFO UK Education Centre 40 Northwood Road , CR7 8HQ | - not rated | 1,277 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.