Woodcote High School

Secondary
Academy
Ages 11 to 19

Ofsted: Good

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

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

214 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score46.1

46.1, the same as the England average.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths46.3%

46.3%, 0.9 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths66.4%

66.4%, 1.6 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc39.3%

39.3%, 1.2 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.13

4.13, 0.04 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

69 students

Average point score per A level entry31.91

31.91, 3.09 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C+, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,250 pupils on roll, with places for 1,283

Eligible for free school meals25%

25%, 1.5 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language16.9%

16.9%, 4.7 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support18.4%

18.4%, 3.6 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.8%

3.8%, 2.2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

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
Website: woodcotehigh.org.uk (opens in a new tab)
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.