Winston Way Academy, Ilford
Winston Way Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Ilford, part of United Learning Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 22nd-highest of the 33 schools in Ilford with published results, and 5,071st of 14,452 across England. It was 86% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Redbridge (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Winston Way Academy in detail
Results
In 2025, 78% of Year 6 pupils at Winston Way Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 85% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 84% and 85% in Redbridge and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 70% in reading and 84% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Winston Way Academy
For September 2026 entry, 49 families put Winston Way Academy as their first choice and 184 named it as one of their preferences, for 56 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Winston Way Academy are SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 90% reading, 93% maths); Gordon Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 97% reading, 97% maths); Christchurch Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 82% reading, 92% maths); and Cleveland Road Primary School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 91% reading, 94% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Winston Way Academy.
SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary SchoolGordon Primary SchoolChristchurch Primary SchoolCleveland Road Primary School
The trust
Winston Way Academy is one of 98 schools run by United Learning Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 66% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
35.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 89.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (65%) and Black (11%).
In 2026, 82 pupils (13.3%) received SEN support and 18 (2.9%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Ilford Station, about 760 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
16 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Winston Way Primary School, 40 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 831 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Redbridge (338), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Winston Way Academy issued 5 suspensions, 0.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Winston Way Academy are Ark Isaac Newton Academy (0.5 miles), The Ursuline Academy Ilford (0.5 miles), Seven Kings School (0.7 miles) and The Palmer Catholic Academy (0.7 miles).
Ark Isaac Newton AcademyThe Ursuline Academy IlfordSeven Kings SchoolThe Palmer Catholic Academy
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its June 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
35.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 70% to 78% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 85% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 71% to 85% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.5
Avg class size
27.2
Infant (KS1)
26.4
KS2
17
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
Keep up with Winston Way Academy
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Winston Way Academy.
- Sunnyside Daycare and After School ClubAt the school · Ofsted: Good
- Kumon Ilford Lane160m away · Not yet graded
- Premier Tuition Ltd200m away · Not yet graded
- Kim's Little Legendz460m away · Not yet graded
- Quantum Education630m away · Not yet graded
- Educare Children's Centre Ilford660m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Winston Way Academy is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Redbridge's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Winston Way Academy from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Winston Way Academy is in Redbridge; for families living there:
Apply to Redbridge for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 128
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 13
- Children hurt
- 7
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 128 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 13 serious and 115 slight.
7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
24 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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
86%
Available places
569 pupils
660 places
91 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Ilford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Ilford
Across Redbridge council
Places available
4,215
Applications
3,417
Got 1st preference
88.2%
Got preferred school
97.8%
All primary applications across Redbridge council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
82
SEN Support
18
EHC Plans
16.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
616
Total Pupils
300
Boys
316
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
29
Teachers
21.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£55,504
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,101
Per pupil
£3991k
Total funding
£241k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.8%
Overall absence
10.5%
Persistent absence
572
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Questions parents ask about Winston Way Academy
What are SATs results like at Winston Way Academy?
Of the pupils at Winston Way Academy who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 78% reached the expected standard in reading and 85% did so in maths.
What is Winston Way Academy's Ofsted rating?
Winston Way Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2023.
What is the catchment area for Winston Way Academy?
No fixed boundary. When Winston Way Academy is oversubscribed, Redbridge allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Winston Way Academy?
Winston Way Academy was not full in 2025: it ran at 86% of its 660 places.
How big are the classes at Winston Way Academy?
Classes at Winston Way Academy average 26.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Winston Way Academy?
Winston Way Academy has around 616 pupils on roll. 36% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Winston Way Academy?
4.8% of sessions were missed at Winston Way Academy in 2024/25. 10.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Winston Way Academy?
Apply through Redbridge's coordinated admissions process, naming Winston Way Academy on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Winston Way Academy have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Sunnyside Daycare and After School Club (rated Good by Ofsted). There are 5 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Winston Way Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 128 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 13 serious and 115 slight. 7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 24 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 Winston Way Academy?
Winston Way Academy is at Winston Way, Ilford, Essex, IG1 2WS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)