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Woodcote High School Catchment Area

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

Woodcote High School is a academy converter secondary school in Coulsdon, Croydon , serving pupils aged 11–19, with 1273 pupils, and a capacity of 1283 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–19

Age range

1,273

Pupils

1,283

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Woodcote High School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Woodcote High 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: 99% 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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Woodcote High School — School Information

Full address
Meadow Rise, Coulsdon, CR5 2EH
Local authority
Croydon
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–19 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
25% of pupils
DfE URN
138187

Frequently Asked Questions — Woodcote High School

Is Woodcote High School oversubscribed?

Woodcote High School is operating close to its capacity of 1283 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Woodcote High School?

Admission to Woodcote High 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 Woodcote High School cover?

Woodcote High School is a secondary school in Coulsdon, Croydon, serving pupils aged 11–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Woodcote High School?

Woodcote High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.