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Woodcote High School

Meadow Rise, Coulsdon, Croydon, CR5 2EH

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected
Ofsted
47.9
Attainment 8
Secondary
Phase
11–19
Ages
1,273
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About Woodcote High School

Woodcote High School is an academy converter in Coulsdon, Croydon, England, for pupils aged 11–19. It has 1,273 pupils on roll. It is part of THE COLLEGIATE TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.9 (2025/26). 25% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 16.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Croydon →
School Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Age Range
Ages 11–19
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
1,273 / 1,283 (99%)
Sixth Form
Has a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Admissions Policy
Non-selective

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

25%
Free school meals
16.9%
EAL
3.5%
SEN support
18.3%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

47.9
Attainment 8
224 pupils
54.5%
Grade 5+ English & Maths
69.6%
Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

C+
A-level average grade
44 students
2.3%
AAB+ (2 facilitating)
80%
To higher education
24%
To top-third universities

Where pupils go next

96%
Sustained destination
92%
Stayed in education
3%
Apprenticeship

Attendance

9.8%
Overall absence
25.9%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

77.5
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +6.1 vs 2023/24
16.9
Pupils per teacher
↓ -2.3 vs 2023/24
28.32
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +5.6 vs 2023/24
£52,130
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 11% on leadership pay
↑ +£877 vs 2023/24
1
Teacher vacancies
1.3% rate
↑ +1 vs 2023/24
9
Leadership (FTE)
↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£8,013
Spend per pupil
£8,491
Income per pupil
61%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Meadow Rise, Coulsdon, Croydon, CR5 2EH
Phone
02086686464
Headteacher
Kate Marrill

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Woodcote High School?
Woodcote High School is an academy converter in Coulsdon, Croydon, England, for pupils aged 11–19.
How many pupils does Woodcote High School have?
Woodcote High School has 1,273 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Woodcote High School perform at GCSE?
Pupils at Woodcote High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.9 in 2025/26.
Is Woodcote High School part of an academy trust?
Yes — Woodcote High School is part of THE COLLEGIATE TRUST.
Where is Woodcote High School?
Woodcote High School is located at Meadow Rise, Coulsdon, Croydon, CR5 2EH.

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