St Aubyn's School, Woodford Green
St Aubyn's School is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Woodford Green. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in May 2025.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Aubyn's School in detail
St Aubyn's School in its own words
In its own words: "Our mission is to nurture curious minds, foster academic boldness and build an inclusive community where every child is known, supported and challenged to reach their highest potential. Through outstanding teaching, a broad curriculum and a deeply values-led culture, we prepare pupils not only for senior school, but for life beyond the classroom."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Choosing your child’s school is one of the most important decisions you will make and I understand the weight of that responsibility. I often compare choosing the right school to choosing the right home."
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to St Aubyn's School are Woodford Green Preparatory School (0.5 miles), Snaresbrook Prep School (0.8 miles), Avon House Preparatory School (0.9 miles) and Bancroft's School (1.2 miles).
Woodford Green Preparatory SchoolSnaresbrook Prep SchoolAvon House Preparatory SchoolBancroft's School
Who goes there
In 2026, 50 pupils (11.4%) received SEN support and 3 (0.7%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Woodford Underground Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Aubyns School, 60 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Aubyn's School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
13 May 2025
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
24 May 2022
Regulatory Compliance
20 September 2017
Integrated
20 January 2015
About
St Aubyn's School is a co-educational, independent, preparatory school, situated in Woodford Green, England, with around 500 pupils aged between 3 and 11.
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Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£17,238 to £18,036
depending on year group
| Reception – Year 2 | £17,238 a year |
| Year 3 – Year 5 | £17,556 a year |
| Year 6 | £18,036 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Essex - 15 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from St Aubyn's School
St. Aubyn’s School Celebrates Diversity with ‘Wear Your Story’ Day
4 Aug 2026
St. Aubyn’s Joins the Bancroft’s Family of Schools
27 Jul 2026
Head’s Newsletter - Wednesday 8 July 2026
8 Jul 2026
Head’s Newsletter - Friday 26 June 2026
26 Jun 2026
Head’s Newsletter - Friday 19 June 2026
19 Jun 2026
Head’s Newsletter - Friday 12 June 2026
12 Jun 2026
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 50
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 8
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 50 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 42 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt.
7 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Redbridge is 56 (the median across 94 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
82%
Available places
438 pupils
534 places
96 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Woodford Green
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Woodford Green
Across Redbridge council
Places available
3,708
Applications
3,422
Got 1st preference
68.4%
Got preferred school
93.3%
All secondary applications across Redbridge council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
50
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
12.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
438
Total Pupils
208
Boys
230
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Questions parents ask about St Aubyn's School
When was St Aubyn's School last inspected?
St Aubyn's School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in May 2025.
How many pupils go to St Aubyn's School?
St Aubyn's School has around 438 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to St Aubyn's School?
St Aubyn's School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near St Aubyn's School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 50 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 42 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt. 7 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Redbridge is 56 (the median across 94 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Aubyn's School?
St Aubyn's School is at Bunces Lane, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 9DU.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)