Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School
92%
Capacity
415
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School
Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Croydon community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 415 pupils on roll and is well-filled (92% of 450 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Petra Wigzell, it falls under Croydon local authority.
Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School is a popular choice with families — it received 210 applications for 100 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 94 were first-preference applications.
Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (1.8/5 from 6 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Physical Disability and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School include ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Cricket, Netball, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Gardening, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 31.7%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Croydon, Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' 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 | Winterbourne Road, Thornton Heath, Croydon, CR7 7QT |
| Headteacher | Petra Wigzell |
| Local Authority | Croydon |
| Number of Pupils | 415 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 31.7% |
| School Capacity | 415 / 450 (92% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Oct 2023. 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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed100
210
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
94 families put this school as their 1st choice (45% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Winterbourne Road, Thornton Heath
Croydon, CR7 7QT
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