Woodside Primary School
#999 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#6296 of 15,697 nationally
About Woodside Primary School
Woodside Primary School is a academy primary located in Croydon, in the Croydon local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 2–11. In 2025 it enrolled 426 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 57.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 999th of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (26th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 426; capacity filled 52.6%.
There are 57 schools in Croydon; Woodside Primary School ranks 21st of 55 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)77%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)5%
- 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%)33.7%
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 Woodside Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 426
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 33.7%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 52.6%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 77%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 5%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Woodside Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
John Wood School & Nursery
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
310 students · 408 m away
Robert Fitzroy Academy
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
573 students · 528 m away
St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
409 students · 555 m away
Ark Blake Academy
Croydon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
759 students · 759 m away
Oasis Academy Shirley Park
Croydon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,017 students · 818 m away
Oasis Academy Shirley Park Primary
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
589 students · 915 m away
Heavers Farm Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
259 students · 1.1 km away
South Norwood Primary
London · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
356 students · 1.2 km away
Al-Khair School
Croydon · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
91 students · 1.2 km away
Al-Khair Secondary Girls
Croydon · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
91 students · 1.2 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Tollgate Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
426 students
Hermitage Primary School
Uxbridge · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
426 students
Gonville Academy
Thornton Heath · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
427 students
Tidemill Academy
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
427 students
Oasis Academy Ryelands
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
425 students
James Dixon Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
425 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Woodside Primary School a good school?
Woodside Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 57.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #999 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 Woodside Primary School rank in London?
Woodside Primary School ranks #999 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #6296 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Woodside Primary School?
Woodside Primary School had 426 students in 2025.
Is Woodside Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Woodside Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Woodside Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Woodside Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.