Whitehorse Manor Infant School
98%
Capacity
377
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About Whitehorse Manor Infant School
Whitehorse Manor Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Croydon community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 377 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 386 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Whitehorse Manor Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Nicola Hall, it falls under Croydon local authority.
Whitehorse Manor Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 294 applications for 117 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 102 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Whitehorse Manor Infant School include Art Studios, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Football, Gymnastics, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Coding, Choir, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 37.9%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Croydon, Whitehorse Manor Infant School is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Whitehorse Road, Thornton Heath, Croydon, CR7 8SB |
| Headteacher | Nicola Hall |
| Local Authority | Croydon |
| Number of Pupils | 377 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 37.9% |
| School Capacity | 377 / 386 (98% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 2 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed117
294
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
102 families put this school as their 1st choice (35% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Whitehorse Road, Thornton Heath
Croydon, CR7 8SB
Whitehorse Road, Thornton Heath
Croydon, CR7 8SB
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