Wells Primary School, Woodford Green

In its own words: "We would like to express a warm welcome to our web-site, which will hopefully give you a taste of our friendly, happy and vibrant school. We are fortunate to have a caring, committed staff; supportive parents and carers; and a skilled governing body who work in partnership to ensure the best outcomes for our pupils."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, gymnastics, running, choir, gardening, art, French and forest school.

In 2025, 87% of Year 6 pupils at Wells Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 98% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 84% and 85% in Redbridge and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 88% in reading and 90% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 66 families put Wells Primary School as their first choice and 266 named it as one of their preferences, for 44 places offered. That is 1.5 first choices for every place. 24 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Wells Primary School are St Antony's Catholic Primary School (0.1 miles, Good, 83% reading, 76% maths); Woodford Green Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 93% reading, 96% maths); Whitehall Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 80% reading, 87% maths); and St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill (0.9 miles, Good, 93% reading, 88% maths).

Wells Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

141 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Wells Primary School (as of September 2025): 94% would recommend the school, 97% say their child is happy there and 79% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (97%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (79%).

7.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 34.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (33%), Asian (24%) and Mixed (15%).

In 2026, 43 pupils (12.6%) received SEN support and 22 (6.5%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Woodford, about 1100 metres away (roughly a 14-minute walk).

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Woodford Wells / Horse & Well (->s), 90 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Wells Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 8th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 148 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Redbridge (338).

In 2024/25, Wells Primary School issued 4 suspensions, 1.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Wells Primary School are Trinity Catholic High School (0.3 miles), Woodford County High School (0.8 miles), Heathcote School & Science College (0.9 miles) and Woodbridge High School (1.1 miles).