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Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School Catchment Area

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

Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School is a community primary school in Thornton Heath, Croydon , serving pupils aged 3–7, with 415 pupils, and a capacity of 450 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–7

Age range

415

Pupils

450

Capacity

92%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School is set by Croydon and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 92% 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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Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School — School Information

Full address
Winterbourne Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7QT
Local authority
Croydon
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–7 years
Free school meals
31.7% of pupils
DfE URN
101746

Other Primary Schools in Thornton Heath

If Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Thornton Heath are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School

Is Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School oversubscribed?

Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School is operating close to its capacity of 450 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School?

Admission to Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' 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 Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School cover?

Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School is a primary school in Thornton Heath, Croydon, serving pupils aged 3–7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School?

Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.