Woodcote High School
Woodcote High School is an academy converter in Croydon for pupils aged 11 to 19. It has 1,250 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Woodcote High School is Good, from an inspection in March 2024. In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 47.9, and 55% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: March 2024. GCSE results: 2026. A-level results: 2025.
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Meadow Rise Coulsdon Surrey CR5 2EH |
| Phone | 02086686464 |
| Reference Number | 138187 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1250 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.8%
Girls: 51.2% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 25.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 16.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 93 | 133 | 226 |
| 8 | 115 | 115 | 230 |
| 9 | 119 | 106 | 225 |
| 10 | 114 | 103 | 217 |
| 11 | 110 | 110 | 220 |
| 12 | 33 | 38 | 71 |
| 13 | 26 | 35 | 61 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 38.2% |
| White, Other | 8.6% |
| Asian, Other | 7.4% |
| African | 7.2% |
| Caribbean | 6.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 6.6% |
| Indian | 6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.8% |
| Pakistani | 3.4% |
| White & Asian | 3% |
| Unclassified | 1.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
Woodcote High School is continuing to demonstrate a solid performance as a good school, maintaining high aspirations for its pupils. The curriculum is ambitious and well-organized, equipping students with both academic and vocational skills. Notably, the school excels in providing a supportive environment for pupils with special educational needs, ensuring their integration and achievement. While most students enjoy their time at school and feel safe, some concerns remain about the consistency of behavior across the school community.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 25 Jan 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 Jan 2024 | School inspection |
| 22 Feb 2022 | Monitoring visit |
| 20 Mar 2018 | Short inspection |
| 21 Jan 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Apr 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 30 Jan 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Aug 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as Woodcote High School | |
| 15 Oct 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 30 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Nov 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Inclusive environment fostering respect among pupils.
- Ambitious and well-structured curriculum meeting diverse needs.
- Strong subject knowledge and effective teaching strategies.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
- Improving attendance and proactive strategies to address absenteeism.
- Strong focus on reading support and initiatives.
- Robust personal, social, and health education program.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent checking of pupil understanding leads to gaps in knowledge.
- Perception of behavior standards being lower than expected in the wider community.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 47.9 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 54.5% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 66.5% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 31.9 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Average Points (best 3) | 32.88 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 2.3% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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| Third Preference | 160 | 23 |
| From another Local Authority | 276 | 70 |
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| Name | Distance |
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Woodcote Primary School
Dunsfold Rise, Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 2ED |
0.1 miles |
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Cumnor House School
|
0.56 miles |
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Smitham Primary School
Portnalls Road, Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 3DE |
0.83 miles |
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Beaumont Primary School
Old Lodge Lane, Purley, Surrey, CR8 4DN |
0.87 miles |
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St Nicholas School
Reedham Drive, 19 Norman Avenue, Purley, Surrey, CR8 4DS |
0.88 miles |
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St David's School
23-25 Woodcote Valley Road, Purley, CR8 3AL |
0.91 miles |
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St Aidan's Catholic Primary School
Portnalls Road, St Aidans Catholic Primary School, Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 3DE |
0.94 miles |
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Laleham Lea School
29 Peaks Hill, Purley, CR8 3JJ |
0.99 miles |
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Woodmansterne Primary School
Carshalton Road, Woodmansterne, Banstead, Surrey, SM7 3HU |
1.23 miles |
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Chipstead Valley Primary School
Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 3BW |
1.28 miles |
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Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School
Russell Hill Road, Purley, Surrey, CR8 2XP |
1.29 miles |
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Oasis Academy Byron
St David's, Off Stoneyfield Road, Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 2XE |
1.31 miles |
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Purley Nursery School
58 Pampisford Road, Purley, CR8 2NE |
1.39 miles |
|
Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley)
Montpelier Road, Purley, Surrey, CR8 2QE |
1.54 miles |
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New Valley Primary School
New Valley Primary School, Purley, Old Lodge Lane, Surrey, CR8 4AZ |
1.56 miles |
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Wallington Primary Academy
Mollison Drive, Roundshaw, Wallington, SM6 9JN |
1.57 miles |
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Harris Primary Academy Kenley
51 Little Roke Road, Kenley, Surrey, CR8 5NF |
1.65 miles |
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The Hayes Primary School
Hayes Lane, Kenley, Surrey, CR8 5JN |
1.68 miles |
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Coulsdon CofE Primary School
Bradmore Green, Old Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 1ED |
1.71 miles |
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Foresters Primary School
Redford Avenue, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 9DP |
1.76 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The John Fisher School
Peaks Hill, Purley, Surrey, CR8 3YP |
1.07 miles |
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Wallington High School for Girls
Woodcote Road, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 0PH |
1.25 miles |
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Thomas More Catholic School
Russell Hill Road, Purley, Surrey, CR8 2XP |
1.29 miles |
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Abingdon House School Purley
Godstone Road, Purley, CR8 2AN |
1.38 miles |
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Oaks Park High School
Damson Way, Carshalton, SM5 4NS |
1.55 miles |
|
Serenity School
Rowan's Hill, Coulsdon Lane, Chipstead, Surrey, CR5 3QG |
1.95 miles |
|
Wilson's School
Mollison Drive, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 9JW |
2.03 miles |
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Harris Academy Purley
Kendra Hall Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 6DT |
2.1 miles |
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St Giles School
Pampisford Road, Pampisford School, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 6DF |
2.3 miles |
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Riddlesdown Collegiate
Honister Heights, Purley, Surrey, CR8 1EX |
2.31 miles |
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Oasis Academy Coulsdon
Homefield Road, Old Coulsdon, Croydon, Surrey, CR5 1ES |
2.41 miles |
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Carew Academy
33 Headley Avenue, Wallington, SM6 8NQ |
2.48 miles |
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Harris Academy Sutton
2 Chiltern Road, Sutton, SM2 5RD |
2.54 miles |
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The Link School
138 Croydon Road, Beddington, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 4PG |
2.63 miles |
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Whitgift School
|
2.64 miles |
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St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls
Shorts Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 3PS |
2.64 miles |
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Greenholm School
95 Brighton Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM2 5SJ |
2.68 miles |
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Wallington County Grammar School
Croydon Road, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 7PH |
2.68 miles |
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Sherwood Foundation School
Streeters Lane, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 7NP |
2.73 miles |
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Overton Grange School
36 Stanley Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM2 6TQ |
2.82 miles |
Woodcote High School is part of The Collegiate Trust, which runs 9 schools. The nearest others:
- Riddlesdown Collegiate Purley
- Kenley Primary School Whyteleafe
- The Quest Academy South Croydon
- Quest Primary School South Croydon
- Courtwood Primary School Croydon
- Ifield Community College Crawley
- Gossops Green Primary Crawley
- Waterfield Primary School Crawley
What is Woodcote High School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Woodcote High School is Good, from an inspection in March 2024.
When was Woodcote High School last inspected by Ofsted?
Woodcote High School was last inspected in March 2024.
How many pupils does Woodcote High School have?
Woodcote High School has 1,250 pupils on roll.
What age range does Woodcote High School cover?
Woodcote High School for pupils aged 11 to 19.
What are Woodcote High School's GCSE results?
In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 47.9, and 55% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Woodcote High School?
Woodcote High School is at Meadow Rise, Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 2EH.