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Woodside Primary School

Croydon, CR0 6NFPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2025
KS2 Results
67%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
38 1st-choice / 47 places
Ranking
#5,298
of 13,686 nationally

About Woodside Primary School

Woodside Primary School in Croydon is a state primary for children aged 2 to 11, and it is currently operating well below its physical capacity of 810 pupils, with 472 on roll. That spare space is not a sign of low demand, however. For entry in the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 158 applications for just 47 places, making it oversubscribed by a ratio of 3.36 to one. Only 38 first-preference families received an offer, which suggests that while the school is popular, many families who put it first are disappointed. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 27.3 per cent, which is significantly above the national average for primary schools and points to a diverse intake with a higher-than-average level of disadvantage. The school is led by headteacher Imandeep Atwal and has no religious character. It also offers nursery provision, which will be a practical consideration for families with younger children looking for a single-site journey through to Year 6.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMorland Road, Croydon, Croydon, CR0 6NF
HeadteacherImandeep Atwal
Local AuthorityCroydon
Number of Pupils472
Free School Meals (FSM)27.3%
School Capacity472 / 810 (58% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

2 Apr 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (2 Apr 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 4 Jul 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
LibraryDining HallSensory RoomPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

TennisRoundersDanceAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubChessChoirEco ClubFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Woodside 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.