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John Wood School & Nursery
Dartnell Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 6JA, Croydon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
22.4 / 100
Bottom 22%
Better than 22% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
325
Capacity
484
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
67%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 56% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 72% nationally. However, the absence of students achieving the higher standard indicates room for improvement in challenging all learners. Parental satisfaction and community engagement are areas to consider, especially given the school's LocaleIQ score, which suggests it performs better than only 22% of schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 30 January 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 56% | Bottom 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Other22.8%
White Other16.0%
Black African15.1%
Black Other14.8%
White British12.3%
Mixed Other6.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.7%
Black Caribbean3.1%
Other2.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Location
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51.38430, -0.08043 · CR0 6JA
School details
Local authorityCroydon
RegionLondon
URN142610
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.johnwoodschool.com
Frequently asked questions
What is John Wood School & Nursery rated by Ofsted?
John Wood School & Nursery was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 January 2019.
Is John Wood School & Nursery a good school?
John Wood School & Nursery scores 22.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 22% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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