Woodside Primary School

About Woodside Primary School

Woodside Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Croydon community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 472 pupils on roll, operating at 58% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Woodside Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Imandeep Atwal, it falls under Croydon local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5298th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 43rd out of 77 in Croydon.

Woodside Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 158 applications for 47 places, making it 3.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 38 were first-preference applications.

Woodside Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 71% recommending the school (38 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Woodside Primary School include Library, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Rounders, Dance, Athletics, as well as clubs including Book Club, Chess, Choir, Eco Club and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 27.3%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Croydon, Woodside Primary 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.

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