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OpenPrimaryURN 147971

West Thornton Primary School

Academy sponsor led · Croydon · CR0 3BS

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 4–11

Pupils

847

Local authority

Croydon

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy sponsor led (primary), Ages 4–11, in Croydon, Croydon, 847 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 34.5%.

Open schools in Croydon
63
Primary schools in Croydon
38
Academies among open schools in Croydon
65% (41)
Open schools in CR0
58
Primary in CR0
37
Open schools in Croydon LA
155
Primary in Croydon LA
87

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in CroydonNear CR0

Overview

School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Age range
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
147971

Location

Address
Rosecourt Road
Postcode
CR0 3BS
Town
Croydon
Local authority
Croydon

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
847
Boys / girls
427 / 420
School capacity
1,050
Capacity fill
847 / 1,050 (81%)
Free school meals
34.5%
FSM pupils
292
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Governance
Academy trust: INSPIRE PARTNERSHIP ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
INSPIRE PARTNERSHIP ACADEMY TRUST

Contact

Website
https://www.westthornton.croydon.sch.uk/

Official links