Wells 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 · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Wells Primary School excels at helping every child make rapid progress and reach high standards. Teachers use detailed knowledge of each pupil to plan engaging, creative lessons that stretch all learners, and skilled support staff work closely with teachers to ensure no child is left behind. The school creates a calm, welcoming community where pupils are happy, well-behaved and keen to learn.
Key Strengths
- Consistently outstanding teaching with excellent use of assessment to match tasks to pupil needs
- Rapid pupil progress across all groups including those with special needs and English as an additional language
- Exemplary behaviour and attendance with a calm, harmonious school community
- Outstanding provision for spiritual, moral, social and cultural development
- Effective partnerships between teachers and skilled teaching assistants
Areas for Improvement
- Improve the quality of pupils' handwriting
Safeguarding
The school's work to keep pupils safe and secure is outstanding with effective safeguarding measures in place.
Extracurricular Activities
Breakfast club, after-school club, sport and physical education activities
Wells Primary School is an outstanding school where pupils achieve exceptionally well under inspirational leadership. From entry through Year 6, all pupils make rapid progress in reading, writing and mathematics, reaching well above average standards.
At a Glance
7.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
141 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 87%. Maths has improved from 90% to 98%. Writing has remained stable at around 96%.
Class Sizes
28.4
Avg class size
26.8
Infant (KS1)
29.8
KS2
12
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
108%
Over capacity
341 pupils
315 capacity
26 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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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.79946%
Overall absence
4.05904%
Persistent absence
271
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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