Woodcote Primary School

About Woodcote Primary School

Woodcote Primary School is an academy converter in Coulsdon, Croydon, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 858 pupils on roll. It is part of THE PIONEER ACADEMY. At the end of Key Stage 2, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 16% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 27% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Croydon →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

858 / 840 (102%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

20 May 2025

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

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

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

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.

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

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

Dunsfold Rise, Coulsdon, Croydon, CR5 2ED

Phone

02086609972

Principal

Ian McManus

Website

www.woodcoteprimary.croydon.sch.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Woodcote Primary School?

Woodcote Primary School is an academy converter in Coulsdon, Croydon, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Woodcote Primary School have?

Woodcote Primary School has 858 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Woodcote Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

70% of pupils at Woodcote Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Woodcote Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Woodcote Primary School is part of THE PIONEER ACADEMY.

Where is Woodcote Primary School?

Woodcote Primary School is located at Dunsfold Rise, Coulsdon, Croydon, CR5 2ED.