Whitehorse Manor Infant School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Whitehorse Road Thornton Heath Surrey CR7 8SB |
| Reference Number | 136564 |
Whitehorse Manor Infant School has made significant progress since its previous inspection, moving from a grade of requires improvement to good. The school prides itself on providing a happy and safe environment where pupils feel valued and respected. The commitment to high standards in behaviour and attitudes ensures that pupils not only thrive academically but also socially. The focus on early reading is particularly noteworthy, with a well-structured phonics program in place to promote reading fluency and confidence among pupils. There is a positive school culture supported by effective leadership and a commitment to continual improvement, despite some areas needing further development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 377 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.01%
Girls: 51.99% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 37.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 60.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 62 | 55 | 117 |
| 2 | 59 | 55 | 114 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 21% |
| White, Other | 16.2% |
| Caribbean | 13.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 9.3% |
| White, British | 5.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 5.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 4.2% |
| Asian, Other | 4.2% |
| Indian | 4% |
| Pakistani | 3.7% |
| White & Asian | 2.4% |
| Unclassified | 2.1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 05 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Mar 2024 | School inspection: |
| 12 Oct 2021 | School inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as Whitehorse Manor Infant School | |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 08 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Oct 2001 | Full inspection |
| 15 Oct 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a happy and respectful school environment.
- High expectations set for pupils' behaviour and achievements.
- Prioritization of reading from the early years.
- Effective phonics program leading to improved reading skills.
- Well-structured curriculum building on prior learning.
- Strong support for pupils with SEND to achieve alongside peers.
- Positive and purposeful classroom atmosphere.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects lack clearly defined key knowledge and skills.
- Inconsistency in the modeling of language which affects vocabulary development.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 71 | 12 |
| Third Preference | 55 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Whitehorse Manor Junior School
Whitehorse Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 8SB |
0 miles |
|
Thornton Heath Nursery School
51 Pridham Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8RS |
0.14 miles |
|
St Chad's Catholic Primary School
Alverston Gardens, South Norwood, London, SE25 6LR |
0.36 miles |
|
Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre
23 Dagnall Park, London, SE25 5PL |
0.42 miles |
|
The Crescent Primary School
The Crescent, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 2HN |
0.49 miles |
|
Heavers Farm Primary School
58 Dinsdale Gardens, South Norwood, London, SE25 6LT |
0.5 miles |
|
Ecclesbourne Primary School
Attlee Close, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 7FA |
0.54 miles |
|
Broadmead Primary School
366 Sydenham Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 2EA |
0.59 miles |
|
Beulah Infants' School
Furze Road, Thornton Heath, London, Surrey, CR7 8NJ |
0.61 miles |
|
Beulah Junior School
Beulah Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 8JF |
0.64 miles |
|
Robert Fitzroy Academy
80 Brampton Road, Croydon, CR0 6JN |
0.78 miles |
|
South Norwood Primary
34 Crowther Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 5QP |
0.79 miles |
|
St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy
Albert Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 4JD |
0.89 miles |
|
Cypress Primary School
Cypress Road, London, SE25 4AU |
0.91 miles |
|
Crosfield Nursery School
Elborough Road, London, SE25 5BD |
0.91 miles |
|
St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School
St. James The Great School, Windsor Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 8HJ |
0.91 miles |
|
Elmwood Junior School
Lodge Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 2PL |
0.92 miles |
|
Elmwood Infant School
Lodge Road, Lodge Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 2PL |
0.92 miles |
|
David Livingstone Academy
Northwood Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 8HX |
0.95 miles |
|
John Wood School & Nursery
Dartnell Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 6JA |
0.96 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Aya College (Educational Provision)
Holly Lodge, 16 Edith Road, London, London, SE25 5PQ |
0.28 miles |
|
BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology
60 The Crescent, Selhurst, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 2HN |
0.38 miles |
|
Bensham Manor School
Ecclesbourne Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 7BN |
0.45 miles |
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Beckmead College
Tennison Road, London, SE25 5RR |
0.48 miles |
|
Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form
11 Oliver Grove, London, SE25 6EJ |
0.61 miles |
|
Harris Academy South Norwood
Cumberlow Avenue, London, SE25 6AE |
0.78 miles |
|
Arise Academy
Cornerstones, 14 Willis Road, Croydon, CR0 2XX |
0.85 miles |
|
Chaffinch Brook School
32 Morland Road, Croydon, CR0 6NA |
1.07 miles |
|
Ark Blake Academy
6 Morland Road, Croydon, CR0 6NA |
1.09 miles |
|
St Mary's Catholic High School
Woburn Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR9 2EE |
1.11 miles |
|
Supreme Education AP
CSEP, 32-34 Sydenham Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 2EF |
1.11 miles |
|
Al-Khair School
109-117 Cherry Orchard Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 6BE |
1.17 miles |
|
Al-Khair Secondary Girls
109-117 Cherry Orchard, Surrey, CR0 6BE |
1.18 miles |
|
Harris Academy Beulah Hill
Spurgeon Road, London, SE19 3UG |
1.21 miles |
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Harris Invictus Academy Croydon
88 London Road, Croydon, CR0 2TB |
1.21 miles |
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Harris City Academy Crystal Palace
Maberley Road, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 2JH |
1.25 miles |
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Oasis Academy Arena
Albert Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 4QL |
1.3 miles |
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Norbury High School for Girls
Kensington Avenue, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 8BT |
1.43 miles |
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Oasis Academy Shirley Park
Shirley Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR9 7AL |
1.54 miles |
|
Croydon College
Fairfield Campus, College Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR9 1DX |
1.57 miles |