The short version
Above-average SATs results. 78% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 89% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
89%
+27.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 255
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 39.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Head
- Mrs Mary Berkeley-Agyepong (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2023 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2004 | Full Inspection
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 Junior Girls' School's Ofsted rating?
Winterbourne Junior Girls' School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Winterbourne Junior Girls' School?
Winterbourne Junior Girls' School currently has 255 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Winterbourne Junior Girls' School take?
Winterbourne Junior Girls' School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Winterbourne Junior Girls' School?
Winterbourne Junior Girls' School 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 Junior Girls' School have a sixth form?
No, Winterbourne Junior Girls' School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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