The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017). Boys only.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- This is a boys-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
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.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 198
- Capacity
- 71%
- FSM
- 35.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Trust
- THE PLATANOS TRUST
- Head
- Ms Charmaine Henny
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Winterbourne Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 7QT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPaxton Academy Sports And Science
Primary · 518m away
Thornton Heath College
Independent · 820m away
Ecclesbourne Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
West Thornton Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Elmwood Infant School
Primary · 1.6km away
Elmwood Junior School
Primary · 1.6km away
Aya College (Educational Provision)
Independent · 1.8km away
Chestnut Park Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Winterbourne Boys' Academy's Ofsted rating?
Winterbourne Boys' Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Winterbourne Boys' Academy?
Winterbourne Boys' Academy currently has 198 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Winterbourne Boys' Academy take?
Winterbourne Boys' Academy caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Winterbourne Boys' Academy?
Winterbourne Boys' Academy is in Thornton Heath, CR7 7QT, in the Croydon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Winterbourne Boys' Academy have a sixth form?
No, Winterbourne Boys' Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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