Question 1

What schools serve Thornton Heath?

Accepted Answer

There are 17 schools in Thornton Heath, Croydon — including Beulah Junior School, Winterbourne Junior Girls' School, Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School, Bensham Manor School, Thornton Heath Nursery School and more. You can view each school's catchment area guidance and admissions policy on catchment.school.

Question 2

How many primary and secondary schools are in Thornton Heath?

Accepted Answer

Thornton Heath has 13 primary schools and 1 secondary school. There are also 3 other schools (such as all-through or special schools) in the area. All data is sourced from the Department for Education's GIAS register.

Question 3

How do I find out if my address is in a school's catchment area in Thornton Heath?

Accepted Answer

To check whether your address falls within a school's catchment area in Thornton Heath, use the postcode search tool at catchment.school. Catchment area boundaries for Thornton Heath schools are set by Croydon and reviewed each year. You can also consult the school's admissions policy or contact the Croydon admissions team directly for the most up-to-date boundary maps.

Question 4

Who sets catchment area boundaries for schools in Thornton Heath?

Accepted Answer

Catchment area boundaries for schools in Thornton Heath are set by Croydon as the admissions authority. Community and voluntary-controlled schools follow the council's published admissions policy, while academies and voluntary-aided schools may set their own. Boundaries are reviewed annually and published each September for the following academic year.

Schools in Thornton Heath

Primary Schools in Thornton Heath (13)

Beulah Junior School

Winterbourne Junior Girls' School

Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School

Whitehorse Manor Infant School

Whitehorse Manor Junior School

Ecclesbourne Primary School

Gonville Academy

David Livingstone Academy

St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School

St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy

Winterbourne Boys' Academy

Paxton Academy Sports And Science

Kensington Avenue Primary School

Secondary Schools in Thornton Heath (1)

Norbury High School for Girls

Other Schools in Thornton Heath (3)

Bensham Manor School

Thornton Heath Nursery School

THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL