Ray Lodge Primary School, Woodford Green
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 7 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Ray Lodge Primary School excels at nurturing confident, ambitious learners through its carefully planned enrichment programme. The school creates an inclusive, supportive environment where all pupils - including those with additional needs - feel valued and progress well. Staff know pupils exceptionally well and provide tailored emotional support that helps children feel secure and ready to learn.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional personal development programme (the Ray Lodge Pledge) that builds aspiration and broadens pupils' horizons through carefully planned enrichment activities
- Strong safeguarding culture where all staff take responsibility and pupils feel safe
- Inclusive approach that effectively supports disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs
- High attendance rates supported by positive family engagement and clear communication
- Well-designed, broad and balanced curriculum with strong focus on reading, writing and mathematics
Areas for Improvement
- Behaviour recording systems do not enable detailed analysis of patterns over time, limiting leaders' ability to identify less visible issues
- Some variation remains in how well teachers check pupils' understanding and introduce new vocabulary
- Early years teaching does not fully support some children to develop vocabulary as intended
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and managed, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs for disadvantaged pupils, restaurant visits to explore nutrition and careers, enrichment activities as part of the Ray Lodge Pledge programme
Ray Lodge Primary School is a welcoming primary school where pupils are happy, confident and make steady progress in their learning. The school has established a strong culture of safeguarding and personal development that supports all pupils, including those with additional needs.
At a Glance
25.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 82%. Maths has remained stable at around 80%. Writing has improved from 86% to 92%.
Class Sizes
28.5
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
24
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
107%
Over capacity
674 pupils
630 capacity
44 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Woodford Green
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Woodford Green
Admissions Demand - Redbridge
Places available
4,274
Applications
3,495
Got 1st preference
88.8%
Got preferred school
98.3%
Primary admissions across Redbridge (2025/26)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.9865%
Overall absence
7.44681%
Persistent absence
564
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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