Whitehorse Manor Infant School, Thornton Heath

In its own words: "Whitehorse Manor Infants is the longest established school and most popular school in Thornton Heath, having stood on the same site since the 1890’s. Generations of families have chosen this school as their first choice but despite having so much history our facilities are right up to date."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We have had a lovely few weeks settling into nursery. A lot of the focus has been on personal, social and emotional development which has helped the children feel comfortable in their new surroundings, start to make friends and become more independent in their self care."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, tennis, basketball, dance, ballet, drama, chess and Lego.

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care, from £5.00 per day.

Coming up: an admissions event on Tuesday 3 November 2026, an admissions event on Wednesday 4 November 2026 and an open day on Friday 6 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

For September 2026 entry, 83 families put Whitehorse Manor Infant School as their first choice and 250 named it as one of their preferences, for 93 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Whitehorse Manor Infant School are Whitehorse Manor Junior School (under 0.1 miles, Good, 83% reading, 76% maths); St Chad's Catholic Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 88% reading, 78% maths); The Crescent Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 62% reading, 59% maths); and Heavers Farm Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 64% reading, 60% maths).

Whitehorse Manor Infant School is one of 6 schools run by The Pegasus Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 68% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

36.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 53.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Black (36%), Mixed (21%) and Asian (13%).

In 2026, 25 pupils (7%) received SEN support and 4 (1.1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Selhurst Rail Station, about 540 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Talbot Road Thornton Heath, 60 metres away.

In 2024/25, Whitehorse Manor Infant School issued 3 suspensions, 0.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Whitehorse Manor Infant School are BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology (0.4 miles) and Harris Academy South Norwood (0.8 miles).