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Winterbourne Boys' Academy Catchment Area

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

Winterbourne Boys' Academy is an academy sponsor led primary school in Thornton Heath, Croydon , serving pupils aged 7-11, with 198 pupils, and a capacity of 277 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

7-11

Age range

198

Pupils

277

Capacity

71%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

Winterbourne Boys' Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Winterbourne Boys' Academy?

The catchment area for Winterbourne Boys' Academy is the geographic zone Croydon uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Croydon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Winterbourne Boys' Academy 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 →

Winterbourne Boys' Academy: 277 places, 71% filled: places available

Winterbourne Boys' Academy has a published admission number of 277 places. 198 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 71%. At 71% full, the school currently has headroom below its 277 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 35.4% of pupils at Winterbourne Boys' Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Croydon.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Croydon publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Croydon Council school admissions (official) →

Winterbourne Boys' Academy: School Information

Full address
Winterbourne Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7QT
Local authority
Croydon
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7-11 years
Gender
Boys
Free school meals
35.4% of pupils
DfE URN
140683

Other Primary Schools in Thornton Heath

If Winterbourne Boys' Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Thornton Heath are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Winterbourne Boys' Academy by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Winterbourne Boys' Academy

What is the catchment area for Winterbourne Boys' Academy?

The catchment area for Winterbourne Boys' Academy is the geographic zone Croydon uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Croydon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Winterbourne Boys' Academy oversubscribed?

Winterbourne Boys' Academy has a capacity of 277 places and currently has 198 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Croydon.

What is the admissions policy for Winterbourne Boys' Academy?

Admission to Winterbourne Boys' Academy 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 Winterbourne Boys' Academy cover?

Winterbourne Boys' Academy 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 Winterbourne Boys' Academy?

Winterbourne Boys' Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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