The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.1
2.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
46%
4.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
39%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.00
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 203 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 114 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,273
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 25%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Trust
- THE COLLEGIATE TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Kate Marrill (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
February 2022 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
August 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Meadow Rise, Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 2EH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWoodcote Primary School
Primary · Very close
Cumnor House School
Independent · 909m away
Smitham Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Beaumont Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Nicholas School
Special school · 1.4km away
St David's School
Independent · 1.5km away
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Tudor Lodge School
Independent · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Woodcote High School a selective school?
No. Woodcote High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Woodcote High School's Ofsted rating?
Woodcote High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Woodcote High School?
Woodcote High School currently has 1,273 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Woodcote High School take?
Woodcote High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Woodcote High School?
Woodcote High School is in Coulsdon, CR5 2EH, in the Croydon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Woodcote High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Woodcote High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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