Whitehorse Manor Infant School
Whitehorse Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8SBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Whitehorse Manor Infant School is a primary school in Croydon for ages 3 to 7. It is one of the 153 schools in Croydon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 March 2024, report published 2 May 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 March 2024
Pupils enjoy attending this happy and respectful school. Pupils are proud of their school and the value of 'care' is reflected in pupils' day-to-day conduct. The school has high expectations of pupils' behaviour and what they can achieve. Pupils work hard and behave well in lessons. Pupils achieve well here in a range of subjects. Pupils know that they can speak to a trusted adult if they have a worry or feel sad and that this adult will help them. Pupils feel safe here. Attendance remains a priority for the school. Leaders know that attendance is not high enough. The school is taking appropriate action to support pupils and families so that attendance continues to improve and the number of pupils who are persistently absent reduces. Pupils are given opportunities to take on positions of responsibility and are encouraged to help others. For example, pupils in the 'Eco team' worked with leaders to encourage the recycling of batteries and members of the school council sang in a local supermarket to raise money for a foodbank. Leaders provide a range of clubs including football, choir and dance club. These activities help pupils to develop their talents and pursue their interests.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the subject specific skills and knowledge that pupils need to know and remember are not clearly set out. This means that some pupils have gaps in their learning and have developed misconceptions. Leaders need to ensure the key subject skills and knowledge are taught and check that pupils' misconceptions are addressed.
- Sometimes adults do not model language effectively and extend pupils' vocabulary and sentence structure. Therefore, some pupils miss out on opportunities to hear and practise specific subject related vocabulary. The school should train teachers and teaching assistants effectively so that pupils acquire the vocabulary needed for future learning.
Pupil numbers and mix
356 pupils on roll, with places for 386
Schools near Whitehorse Manor Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehorse Manor Junior School | 0.1 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 69% met the expected standard |
| St Chad's Catholic Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
| The Crescent Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Heavers Farm Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
| Ecclesbourne Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE PEGASUS ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Nicola Hall
- Phone
- 02086897679
- Address
- Whitehorse Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8SB
- Local authority
- Croydon
- URN
- 136564
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.