Woodside Primary School
Croydon, CR0 6NF · Croydon · primary school
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40th 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 — 7.9/10 against 2,106 of them, against 6.6/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Woodside Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Art, Spanish, Cooking, Homework, Drama, and Archery clubs, as well as Football, Kickboxing, and Gymnastics. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 426 pupils against a stated capacity of 810. 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 support is available for children who need help with homework? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Woodside Primary School
Overview
Woodside Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report describes a school where pupils are “happy, enjoy learning and feel safe,” benefiting from high expectations and an ambitious curriculum. Leaders provide clear strategic direction, ensuring that the school continues to deliver a high-quality education for all pupils, including those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Pupils are “polite and respectful” and understand the school’s values, such as “resilience and kindness.”
- The curriculum is “ambitious and designed to meet the needs of all pupils,” with learning that “builds up step by step and deepens over time.”
- Teachers possess “strong subject knowledge” and “expertly model and explain new knowledge to pupils in clear steps.”
- Reading is a “high priority,” with staff diligently tracking phonics progress to ensure children who fall behind “catch up rapidly.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “carefully identified” and receive appropriate support to access the same curriculum as their peers.
Areas to improve
- In a minority of subjects, key knowledge is not identified with sufficient precision, preventing some pupils, particularly disadvantaged pupils, from building the necessary depth of knowledge.
- The school needs to support leaders to “clearly define what pupils should know and when they should learn it in all subjects.”
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 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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