Woodcote High School

A good academy converter school in Croydon. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Woodcote High School.

Coulsdon, CR52EH Ofsted: Good Age 11-19 Mixed intake
Back to School Search

Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
52.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.07
English & Maths grade 4+ %
61.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 74.0%
Continue in education or training
63.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 69.0%
Sustained employment
41.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 18.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

Tap to toggle

Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
21 January 2015
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Meadow Rise
Coulsdon, CR52EH
Phone
2086686464
Website
woodcotehigh.org.uk/

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding
View on Google Maps Get Directions

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138187
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Meadow Rise, Coulsdon, CR5 2EH
Website
https://woodcotehigh.org.uk/
Age range
11-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE COLLEGIATE TRUST
Capacity
1283 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,294
Free School Meals
25.5% (330 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.7% (35 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.9%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
30.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
48.6
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.2
English Attainment 8:
10.5
Maths Attainment 8:
9.7
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.1
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.2
Ebacc English:
98.1%
Ebacc Entry:
26.4%
Ebacc Humanities:
84.6%
Ebacc Languages:
33.2%
Ebacc Maths:
98.1%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.6%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.07
Progress 8 Range:
-0.26 to 0.12
University Progression:
69.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
69.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
18.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
2.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
6.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
69%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
51 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
2.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
74.0 (+22.0 vs average)
Education Continuation:
69.0 (+12.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
48.6 (+9.1 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
72 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
144
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,294 pupils
11-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Multimedia (OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(15 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(11 students)
Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(11 students)
Business Studies:Single (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(9 students)
Business Studies (OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3)
★★★ ★★
(6 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

high ambition self-reliance perseverance inquisitiveness respect enthusiasm for life

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Principal Ms K Marrill emphasizes Woodcote High School as an inclusive, aspirational community connected with The Collegiate Trust. It highlights the ASPIRE values (high ambition, self-reliance, perseverance, inquisitiveness, respect and enthusiasm for life), a holistic and challenging curriculum, safety and happiness as foundations for learning, and a strong partnership with parents.

Curriculum Highlights

A Levels BTECs GCSE English & English Literature GCSE Maths GCSE Science Year 10 option pathways (purple, orange, green) Option structure (A/B/C/D) and GCSE-based curriculum

Admissions Criteria

Deadline for September 2026 admissions is 31 October 2025. Applications must be made via the local education authority's online EAdmissions system. National Offer Day is 2 March 2026. If a place is not offered, an appeal can be submitted (appeal information is available). For in-year transfers, applications must be made using Croydon LA's E Admissions system.

Other Secondary with Sixth Form Schools in Croydon

Compare with nearby schools

View all Secondary with Sixth Form schools in Croydon