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Woodcote High School
Meadow Rise, Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 2EH, Croydon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
48.9 / 100
Bottom 49%
Better than 49% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,273
Capacity
1,283
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.1, this school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with 66% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. The school's university progression rate is impressive at 80%, with a quarter of students gaining entry to top-third universities. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 39%, indicating potential areas for growth in broader academic engagement.
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Last inspected: 21 January 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 46.1 | Top 48% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 66% | Top 48% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 46% | Top 44% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 39% | Top 36% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 29% | Top 36% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 80% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 24% | Above avg |
Based on 49 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British42.3%
White Other8.2%
Black Caribbean7.1%
Asian Other6.4%
Black African6.0%
Mixed Other5.7%
Asian Indian5.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.6%
Asian Pakistani3.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.9%
Other2.2%
Black Other2.1%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.33058, -0.14084 · CR5 2EH
School details
Frequently asked questions
What is Woodcote High School rated by Ofsted?
Woodcote High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 January 2015.
Is Woodcote High School a good school?
Woodcote High School scores 48.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 49% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Woodcote High School in GCSEs?
Woodcote High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.1. 66% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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