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Whitehorse Manor Junior School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Whitehorse Manor Junior School is a academy converter primary school in Thornton Heath, Croydon , serving pupils aged 7–11, with 454 pupils, and a capacity of 480 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

7–11

Age range

454

Pupils

480

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Whitehorse Manor Junior School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Whitehorse Manor Junior 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.

Operating near capacity: 95% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

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Whitehorse Manor Junior School — School Information

Full address
Whitehorse Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8SB
Local authority
Croydon
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7–11 years
Free school meals
44.9% of pupils
DfE URN
136565

Other Primary Schools in Thornton Heath

If Whitehorse Manor Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Thornton Heath are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Whitehorse Manor Junior School

Is Whitehorse Manor Junior School oversubscribed?

Whitehorse Manor Junior School is operating close to its capacity of 480 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Whitehorse Manor Junior School?

Admission to Whitehorse Manor Junior 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 Whitehorse Manor Junior School cover?

Whitehorse Manor Junior School is a primary school in Thornton Heath, Croydon, serving pupils aged 7–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Whitehorse Manor Junior School?

Whitehorse Manor Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.