Woodcote Primary School, based in Coulsdon, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter 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.
Woodcote Primary School currently has around 858 pupils on roll, which is about 102% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.7% boys and 51.3% girls. Around 14.8% 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 5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11.6%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 28%. indian pupils make up about 14.3%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Dunsfold Rise, Coulsdon, CR5 2ED |
| Website: | www.woodcoteprimary.croydon.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 02086609972 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Croydon |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Ian McManus |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 148223 |
Ofsted inspection date: 20/05/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 840 |
| Number of Pupils: | 858 |
| Number of Boys: | 418 |
| Number of Girls: | 440 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 11.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 28.00% | 240 |
| Indian | 14.30% | 123 |
| Pakistani | 9.60% | 82 |
| Other Mixed | 7.50% | 64 |
| Other Asian | 6.90% | 59 |
| African | 6.50% | 56 |
| Other White | 6.40% | 55 |
| Caribbean | 4.80% | 41 |
| White and Asian | 3.70% | 32 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.90% | 25 |
| Unclassified | 2.10% | 18 |
| Chinese | 1.70% | 15 |
| Other Black | 1.70% | 15 |
| White and Black African | 1.50% | 13 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.20% | 10 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.60% | 5 |
| Irish | 0.30% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.20% | 2 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coulsdon Nursery School Linden Avenue , CR5 3BT | - not rated | 1,549 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 2,430 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodcote Junior School Dunsfold Rise , CR5 2ED | - not rated | 206 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcote Infant and Nursery School Dunsfold Rise , CR5 2ED | - not rated | 247 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Smitham Primary School Portnalls Road , CR5 3DE | 3out of 4 | 1,353 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Primary School Old Lodge Lane , CR8 4DN | 4out of 4 | 1,392 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary School Portnalls Road , CR5 3DE | - not rated | 1,552 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 180 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcote High School Meadow Rise , CR5 2EH | 3out of 4 | 180 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Girls' High School Stoneyfield Road , CR5 2YG | - not rated | 1,173 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The John Fisher School Peaks Hill , CR8 3YP | 3out of 4 | 1,996 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Thomas More Catholic School Russell Hill Road , CR8 2XP | 3out of 4 | 2,297 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coulsdon Sixth Form College Placehouse Lane , CR5 1YA | - not rated | 3,212 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Dene School 167 Brighton Road , CR8 4HE | - not rated | 990 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lodge School 11 Woodcote Lane , CR8 3HB | - not rated | 1,127 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumnor House School 1 Woodcote Lane , CR8 3HB | - not rated | 1,127 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Downside School Woodcote Lane , CR8 3HB | - not rated | 1,219 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Reedham Drive , CR8 4DS | 2out of 4 | 1,413 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.