Winterbourne Junior Girls' School
Thornton Heath, CR7 7QT · Croydon · primary school
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17th of 77 primary schools in Croydon we can score, 87 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.7/10 against 1,402 of them, against 8.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 89.0 · 97 | 40% | 3.88 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Winterbourne Junior Girls' School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 89.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 13.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 260 pupils against a stated capacity of 328. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year?
What Ofsted said about Winterbourne Junior Girls' School
Overview
Pupils thrive in this “happy and supportive school” where staff maintain “high expectations for all pupils.” The inspection highlights an “aspirational community” in which pupils achieve well, supported by “exemplary” behaviour and exceptional personal development.
Strengths
- The school provides “exceptional support” for pupils joining at non-standard times or new to English, helping them settle quickly.
- Pupils enjoy an “impressive range of opportunities” for responsibility, including roles as head girls and digital leaders, alongside many clubs.
- Behaviour is described as “exemplary,” with pupils displaying “exceptional manners” and feeling safe.
- The curriculum is “ambitious” and carefully adapted for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND, ensuring they follow the same content as peers.
- Reading provision is sharp, with pupils developing fluency through matched texts and a popular, pupil-designed library.
Areas to improve
- In a “small number of subjects,” the curriculum does not precisely identify knowledge and skills or sequence them coherently.
- Consequently, teacher checks on learning in these subjects are “not as effective as they might be” and lack focus on the most important learning.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 90% |
| 2023/24 | 84% |
| 2024/25 | 89% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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