John Wood School & Nursery, Croydon
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its January 2019 inspection — up from Inadequate.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
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At a Glance
29.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 60%. Maths has improved from 59% to 72%. Writing has improved from 55% to 60%.
Class Sizes
24.6
Avg class size
23.8
Infant (KS1)
25.3
KS2
12
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
64%
Available places
310 pupils
484 capacity
174 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Croydon
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Croydon
Admissions Demand - Croydon
Places available
4,890
Applications
4,309
Got 1st preference
86.7%
Got preferred school
98.1%
Primary admissions across Croydon (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.03996%
Overall absence
18.11321%
Persistent absence
265
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
John Wood School & Nursery
Chaffinch Brook School
Ark Blake Academy
Al-Khair School
Al-Khair Secondary Girls
Supreme Education AP
Aya College (Educational Provision)
Oasis Academy Shirley Park
St Mary's Catholic High School
Arise Academy
Oasis Academy Arena
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