Winterbourne Boys' Academy
About Winterbourne Boys' Academy
Winterbourne Boys' Academy is a state primary school for boys aged 7 to 11 in Croydon, currently led by headteacher Charmaine Henny. With 198 pupils on roll against a capacity of 277, the school is operating well below its maximum, suggesting there is room for more students. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 35.4%, which is notably higher than the national average of around 23% and signals a school serving a community with above-average levels of economic disadvantage. Despite this, the school appears to be in demand: it ranks 13th out of 77 primary schools in Croydon on the key stage 2 expected standard measure, placing it in the top 25% of schools locally. This combination of a relatively small, under-capacity boys' school with a strong local reputation makes it an interesting option for families seeking a focused, single-sex environment within the state system.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Mar 2022Latest monitoring visit (3 Mar 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 30 Mar 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:50 – 15:00
Source: winterbourneboysacademy.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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