Woodcote Primary School

Woodcote Primary School is a school for boys and girls from 3 to 11 years of age, and is part of The Pioneer Academy Trust, with a maximum of 120 children admitted to each Year Group. Woodcote Primary is situated on the borders of Coulsdon and Purley. Woodcote Primary is extremely well resourced, set in a wonderful green setting with educational facilities that offer unique learning opportunities. Woodcote classrooms are bright, attractive and well equipped with an excellent range of reading books, science and technology equipment, construction toys and mathematical apparatus.

Woodcote teachers have high expectations of children’s learning. A balance of teaching styles is used across all year groups, including whole class, group and individual work. Teachers differentiate work, based on every child’s ability, to ensure that every child has the opportunity to work to his or her personal best. Where necessary, children are supported by teaching and learning assistants to enhance their learning or assist with learning difficulties. Children who have a particular gift or talent are catered for both within the classroom and the wider school community.

The Pioneer Academy promotes and achieves excellence. It recognises the importance of outstanding teaching and learning by actively encouraging creativity and innovation, whilst having consistent standards of behaviour and attendance. Treating everyone as equal, whilst celebrating diversity, is a non-negotiable; protecting all through safeguarding, health and safety and welfare is paramount.

At Woodcote we have a positive ethos and we take pride in our community. All children are encouraged to do their best in a positive, hardworking, and engaging learning environment. We value each child as an individual and work hard to foster resilience, creativity, responsibility, self-belief, respect and truthfulness.

Our aim is to encourage children to work to the best of their abilities, especially in the essential skills, whilst also providing ample opportunity for broadening their learning experiences. As well as encouraging intellectual growth, we work with families to develop the ‘whole child’ to ensure every child has the best possible opportunity to reach their ‘personal best’.