Smitham Primary School vs Woodcote Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Smitham Primary School
Coulsdon · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
654 students
Woodcote Primary School
Coulsdon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
871 students
| Measure | Smitham Primary School Coulsdon, London | Woodcote Primary School Coulsdon, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1019 of 1,720 | #575 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #6459 of 15,697 | #3374 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 654 | 871 |
| Pupils on roll | 654 | 871 |
| Free school meals | 14.5% | 16% |
| Capacity filled | 99.1% | 103.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 22% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Coulsdon | Coulsdon |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.smitham.croydon.sch.uk | www.woodcoteprimary.croydon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Woodcote Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.9 vs 57.0).
- •Woodcote Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 62%).
- •Woodcote Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (22% vs 12%).
- •Woodcote Primary School is the larger school with 871 students compared with 654.
- •Smitham Primary School is a local authority school while Woodcote Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Smitham Primary School better than Woodcote Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Woodcote Primary School ranks higher (72.9 vs 57.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Smitham Primary School and Woodcote Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Coulsdon and Coulsdon in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Smitham Primary School: 654. Woodcote Primary School: 871. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Smitham Primary School and Woodcote Primary School rank in London?
Smitham Primary School is 1019th of 1,720 and Woodcote Primary School is 575th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).