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John Wood School & Nursery

Goodgraded 17/07/2024Ages 4–11325 pupilsDoes not apply
Croydon, CR0 6JA
Croydon

John Wood School & Nursery is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Croydon. The school has around 325 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 17/07/2024, John Wood School & Nursery was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Croydon can view John Wood School & Nursery's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Croydon (CR0 6JA), John Wood School & Nursery serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Attendance & staffing
Attendance93.1%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence21.1%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher27.4England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS85%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals28.4%England avg 24.0%
English not first language58.7%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-17%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

Nearby schools in Croydon
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Chaffinch Brook SchoolGood · 0.1 miRobert Fitzroy AcademyGood · 0.2 miArk Blake AcademyGood · 0.3 miWoodside Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 miTunstall Nursery SchoolGood · 0.4 miHeavers Farm Primary SchoolGood · 0.6 mi
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