Woodside Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Morland Road Croydon Surrey CR0 6NF |
| Phone | 02086545333 |
| Reference Number | 143178 |
Woodside Primary School has successfully maintained the high standards identified during its previous inspection. The school continues to inspire a love of learning among its pupils, who enjoy a wide range of curricular and extracurricular activities. With strong leadership and a supportive environment, pupils feel safe and are encouraged to achieve their potential. The school has a well-planned curriculum that starts in the early years and includes a focus on essential skills such as communication and language development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 472 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.18%
Girls: 46.82% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 27.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 52.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 25.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 25 | 55 |
| 2 | 40 | 36 | 76 |
| 3 | 34 | 38 | 72 |
| 4 | 29 | 28 | 57 |
| 5 | 24 | 20 | 44 |
| 6 | 31 | 26 | 57 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 21.2% |
| White, British | 13.3% |
| White, Other | 12.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 8.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 8.5% |
| Asian, Other | 7% |
| Caribbean | 5.7% |
| Pakistani | 4.7% |
| White & Asian | 3.2% |
| Indian | 3.2% |
| Unclassified | 2.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 01 Apr 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 01 Apr 2025 | School inspection |
| 11 Jun 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Sep 2016 | Academy conversion letter |
| 08 Jun 2016 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Woodside Primary School and Children's Centre | |
| 08 Jun 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Oct 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 03 Oct 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 19 Jun 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Jun 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 23 May 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 23 May 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Sep 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Sep 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Oct 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Oct 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Dec 1999 | Full inspection |
| 06 Dec 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are happy and enjoy a positive learning environment.
- Teachers demonstrate strong subject knowledge and model new concepts effectively.
- The curriculum is ambitious and tailored to meet the needs of all pupils.
- Effective tracking of phonics ensures pupils who struggle get the help they need.
- Pupils exhibit positive behavior and respectful attitudes toward each other.
Areas for Improvement
- In a few subjects, key knowledge is not precisely defined, affecting disadvantaged pupils' preparedness for future learning.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 77% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 5% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 104 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.6 | ||
| Writing | -1.3 | ||
| Maths | -0.8 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 30 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 34 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
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John Wood School & Nursery
Dartnell Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 6JA |
0.25 miles |
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Robert Fitzroy Academy
80 Brampton Road, Croydon, CR0 6JN |
0.33 miles |
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St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School
Becket Close, Birchanger Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 5BN |
0.34 miles |
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Oasis Academy Shirley Park Primary
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0.57 miles |
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Tunstall Nursery School
Tunstall Road, Croydon, CR0 6TY |
0.59 miles |
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Crosfield Nursery School
Elborough Road, London, SE25 5BD |
0.62 miles |
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Heavers Farm Primary School
58 Dinsdale Gardens, South Norwood, London, SE25 6LT |
0.65 miles |
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South Norwood Primary
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0.73 miles |
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Broadmead Primary School
366 Sydenham Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 2EA |
0.74 miles |
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St Chad's Catholic Primary School
Alverston Gardens, South Norwood, London, SE25 6LR |
0.76 miles |
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Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre
23 Dagnall Park, London, SE25 5PL |
0.76 miles |
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Oasis Academy Ryelands
Oakley Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 4XG |
0.76 miles |
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The Crescent Primary School
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0.79 miles |
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Ark Oval Primary Academy
98 Cherry Orchard Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 6BA |
0.8 miles |
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St. Mary's Catholic Junior School
Sydenham Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 2EW |
0.96 miles |
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St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy
Albert Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 4JD |
0.98 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Infant School
Bedford Park, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 2AQ |
0.99 miles |
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Whitehorse Manor Infant School
Whitehorse Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 8SB |
1.08 miles |
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Whitehorse Manor Junior School
Whitehorse Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 8SB |
1.08 miles |
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Park Hill Infant School
Stanhope Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 5NS |
1.15 miles |
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Chaffinch Brook School
32 Morland Road, Croydon, CR0 6NA |
0.32 miles |
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Ark Blake Academy
6 Morland Road, Croydon, CR0 6NA |
0.47 miles |
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Oasis Academy Shirley Park
Shirley Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR9 7AL |
0.51 miles |
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Al-Khair School
109-117 Cherry Orchard Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 6BE |
0.73 miles |
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Al-Khair Secondary Girls
109-117 Cherry Orchard, Surrey, CR0 6BE |
0.73 miles |
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Oasis Academy Arena
Albert Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 4QL |
0.78 miles |
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Beckmead College
Tennison Road, London, SE25 5RR |
0.85 miles |
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BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology
60 The Crescent, Selhurst, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 2HN |
0.86 miles |
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Aya College (Educational Provision)
Holly Lodge, 16 Edith Road, London, London, SE25 5PQ |
0.87 miles |
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Supreme Education AP
CSEP, 32-34 Sydenham Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 2EF |
0.91 miles |
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Trinity School
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0.92 miles |
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Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form
11 Oliver Grove, London, SE25 6EJ |
0.96 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic High School
Woburn Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR9 2EE |
1.05 miles |
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Arise Academy
Cornerstones, 14 Willis Road, Croydon, CR0 2XX |
1.06 miles |
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Harris Academy South Norwood
Cumberlow Avenue, London, SE25 6AE |
1.1 miles |
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Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School
Selborne Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 5JQ |
1.11 miles |
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Croydon College
Fairfield Campus, College Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR9 1DX |
1.21 miles |
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Harris Invictus Academy Croydon
88 London Road, Croydon, CR0 2TB |
1.3 miles |
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Bensham Manor School
Ecclesbourne Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 7BN |
1.37 miles |
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Coloma Convent Girls' School
Upper Shirley Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR9 5AS |
1.44 miles |