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Woodcote Primary School

Croydon, CR5 2EDPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
May 2025
KS2 Results
69%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
98 1st-choice / 120 places
Ranking
#4,511
of 13,686 nationally

About Woodcote Primary School

Woodcote Primary School is a large state primary in Croydon, currently home to 858 pupils against a capacity of 840, meaning it is running slightly over its official number. That pressure is reflected in admissions: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 337 applications for 120 places, with 98 of those as first preferences and only 96 first-preference offers made. The oversubscription ratio sits at 2.81, a clear signal of local demand. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.8%, which is broadly in line with the national average for primary schools and suggests a reasonably mixed intake. The school is non-denominational and co-educational, taking children from age 3 through to 11, with nursery provision on site. It is led by headteacher Ian McManus and was most recently inspected by Ofsted in May 2025, where it was judged Good overall, though it had previously held an Outstanding rating from its 2015 inspection.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressDunsfold Rise, Coulsdon, Croydon, CR5 2ED
HeadteacherIan McManus
Local AuthorityCroydon
Number of Pupils858
Free School Meals (FSM)14.8%
School Capacity858 / 840 (102% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 May 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 3 Jul 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
ICT SuiteArt StudiosDining HallOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolSports HallPlaying FieldsLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballAthleticsSwimmingCricketCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubCodingScience ClubChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:30

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: woodcoteprimary.croydon.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Woodcote Primary School

Woodcote Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.