Woodcote High School
Meadow Rise, Coulsdon, CR5 2EHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Woodcote High School is a secondary school in Croydon for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 153 schools in Croydon. It ranks 11th of 23 secondary schools in Croydon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 January 2015, report published 12 February 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 25 January 2024
The values of 'excellence, responsibility and aspiration' are at the heart of the school's work. The school is inclusive and ensures that pupils treat each other with respect. Most pupils enjoy coming to school. Leaders have high aspirations for the pupils. They provide a curriculum that is ambitious and designed to meet the needs of all pupils, including those in the sixth form. A wide range of academic and vocational subjects are on offer. The school ensures that by the end of their studies, pupils have achieved well in most subjects. Pupils are provided with a broad range of opportunities. They enjoy taking part in a wide range of clubs and contribute well to the school. Students in the sixth form support younger students with reading. Some pupils act as peer mentors. Leaders are raising their expectations of pupils' behaviour. This has included making recent changes to the school day and implementing a revised behaviour policy. These initiatives are improving the attitudes of pupils to be more engaged and enable them to settle in their learning. Pupils feel safe in school and know who to report any concerns to. If bullying occurs, the school deals with the issues quickly to resolve any concerns.
What the school should improve
- Sometimes teachers do not check effectively what pupils have learned or remembered from the curriculum before moving on to teach new subject content. When this happens, teachers do not have a full picture of pupils' knowledge, and pupils develop gaps or misconceptions. The school should ensure that pupils' understanding is systematically checked so that any gaps or misunderstandings can be rectified.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
214 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
69 students
Average A level grade C+, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,250 pupils on roll, with places for 1,283
Schools near Woodcote High School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The John Fisher School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 55.6 |
| Wallington High School for Girls | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 80.5 |
| Thomas More Catholic School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 42.1 |
| Oaks Park High School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 42.5 |
| Wilson's School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 86.9 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE COLLEGIATE TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Kate Marrill
- Phone
- 02086686464
- Address
- Meadow Rise, Coulsdon, CR5 2EH
- Local authority
- Croydon
- URN
- 138187
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.