West Thornton Primary School Catchment Area
West Thornton Primary School is a academy sponsor led primary school in Croydon , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 910 pupils, and a capacity of 1050 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4–11
Age range
910
Pupils
1,050
Capacity
87%
Fill rate
West Thornton Primary School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, West Thornton Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Croydon. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Croydon before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Croydon catchment area documents →West Thornton Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Rosecourt Road, Croydon, CR0 3BS
- Local authority
- Croydon
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4–11 years
- Free school meals
- 35.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 147971
Other Primary Schools in Croydon
If West Thornton Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Croydon are the next closest alternatives.
Elmwood Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · CR0 2PL
Elmwood Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · CR0 2PL
Howard Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CR0 1DT
Forestdale Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CR0 9JE
Park Hill Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · CR0 5NS
St John's CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · CR0 5EL
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Frequently Asked Questions — West Thornton Primary School
Is West Thornton Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
West Thornton Primary School has a capacity of 1050 places and currently has 910 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Croydon.
What is the admissions policy for West Thornton Primary School? ▾
Admission to West Thornton Primary School is managed by Croydon. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does West Thornton Primary School cover? ▾
West Thornton Primary School is a primary school in Croydon, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.