The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 34 pupils share each qualified teacher.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 325
- Capacity
- 67%
- FSM
- 26.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Trust
- CHANCERY EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Miss Julie Davis
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Dartnell Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 6JA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTunstall Nursery School
Nursery · 674m away
Al-Khair School
Independent · 818m away
Al-Khair Secondary Girls
Independent · 822m away
Ark Oval Primary Academy
Primary · 951m away
St. Mary's Catholic Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Mary's Catholic Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Croydon College
16 plus · 1.6km away
Park Hill Infant School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is John Wood School & Nursery's Ofsted rating?
John Wood School & Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend John Wood School & Nursery?
John Wood School & Nursery currently has 325 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does John Wood School & Nursery take?
John Wood School & Nursery caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is John Wood School & Nursery?
John Wood School & Nursery is in Croydon, CR0 6JA, in the Croydon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does John Wood School & Nursery have a sixth form?
No, John Wood School & Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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