Woodcote High School is a secondary school in Coulsdon, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Woodcote High School currently has around 1273 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.9% boys and 49.1% girls. Around 25.0% 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 10.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 30.3%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 11 pupils.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 42.3%.
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.
Around 96% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (90%) , including 24% who stay in school sixth forms and 60% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Meadow Rise, Coulsdon, CR5 2EH |
| Website: | https://woodcotehigh.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02086686464 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Croydon |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Kate Marrill |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 138187 |
Ofsted inspection date: 21/01/2015
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1283 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1273 |
| Number of Boys: | 648 |
| Number of Girls: | 625 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 10.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 30.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 42.30% | 538 |
| Other White | 8.20% | 105 |
| Caribbean | 7.10% | 91 |
| Other Asian | 6.40% | 82 |
| African | 6.00% | 76 |
| Other Mixed | 5.70% | 72 |
| Indian | 5.30% | 68 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 4.60% | 58 |
| Pakistani | 3.50% | 44 |
| White and Asian | 2.90% | 37 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.20% | 28 |
| Other Black | 2.10% | 27 |
| Unclassified | 1.60% | 21 |
| White and Black African | 0.90% | 12 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 7 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.40% | 5 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coulsdon Nursery School Linden Avenue , CR5 3BT | - not rated | 1,599 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 2,442 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodcote Infant and Nursery School Dunsfold Rise , CR5 2ED | - not rated | 68 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcote Primary School Dunsfold Rise , CR5 2ED | - not rated | 180 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcote Primary School Dunsfold Rise , CR5 2ED | - not rated | 180 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcote Junior School Dunsfold Rise , CR5 2ED | - not rated | 312 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smitham Primary School Portnalls Road , CR5 3DE | 3out of 4 | 1,467 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodcote High School Meadow Rise , CR5 2EH | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcote High School Meadow Rise , CR5 2EH | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Girls' High School Stoneyfield Road , CR5 2YG | - not rated | 1,308 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The John Fisher School Peaks Hill , CR8 3YP | 3out of 4 | 1,887 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Wallington High School for Girls Woodcote Road , SM6 0PH | - not rated | 2,201 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lodge School 11 Woodcote Lane , CR8 3HB | - not rated | 993 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumnor House School 1 Woodcote Lane , CR8 3HB | - not rated | 993 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Downside School Woodcote Lane , CR8 3HB | - not rated | 1,081 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| West Dene School 167 Brighton Road , CR8 4HE | - not rated | 1,116 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Downside Lodge Preparatory School 158 Foxley Lane , CR8 3NF | - not rated | 1,310 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.