Woodcote Primary School
#575 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#3374 of 15,697 nationally
About Woodcote Primary School
Woodcote Primary School is a academy primary located in Coulsdon, in the Croydon local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 871 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 72.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 575th of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (94th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (63th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 871; capacity filled 103.7%.
There are 7 schools in Coulsdon; Woodcote Primary School ranks 3rd of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)70%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)22%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)16%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Woodcote Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 871
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 16%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 103.7%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 70%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 22%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Woodcote Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Woodcote High School
Coulsdon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,250 students · 165 m away
Cumnor House School
Croydon · Independent primary · Ages 4–11
131 students · 1.0 km away
Smitham Primary School
Coulsdon · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
654 students · 1.2 km away
Beaumont Primary School
Purley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
222 students · 1.3 km away
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School
Coulsdon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
215 students · 1.4 km away
St David's School
Purley · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
139 students · 1.5 km away
Laleham Lea School
Purley · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
111 students · 1.7 km away
The John Fisher School
Purley · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,116 students · 1.8 km away
Oasis Academy Byron
Coulsdon · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
221 students · 2.0 km away
Chipstead Valley Primary School
Coulsdon · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
684 students · 2.0 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Vicarage Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
870 students
Priestmead Primary School and Nursery
Harrow · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
877 students
Bannockburn Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
879 students
West Thornton Primary School
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
847 students
Wood End Park Academy
Hayes · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
846 students
Warren Road Primary School
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
838 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Woodcote Primary School a good school?
Woodcote Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 72.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #575 of 1,720 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Woodcote Primary School rank in London?
Woodcote Primary School ranks #575 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #3374 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Woodcote Primary School?
Woodcote Primary School had 871 students in 2025.
Is Woodcote Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Woodcote Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Woodcote Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Woodcote Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.