Woodbridge High School, Woodford Green
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Woodbridge High School provides excellent support for students with additional learning needs, making sure they progress well alongside their peers. Teachers and support staff work together to create lessons that are engaging and accessible, using peer support and tailored activities. The school is committed to making sure all students, including those with disabilities, can take part in every school activity.
Key Strengths
- Students with special educational needs make similarly good progress to their peers and are very well supported in lessons
- Teaching is of high quality with good use of learning support staff, peer tutoring, and work matched to individual needs
- Strong leadership commitment to equality, with clear procedures for risk assessments and inclusive school activities
- Effective systems in place to monitor behaviour and identify patterns quickly using electronic tracking
- Good partnerships with local schools and external agencies providing counselling and psychology support
Areas for Improvement
- School does not systematically evaluate the impact of equality initiatives on student welfare using equality impact assessments
- Exclusions need to be reduced further, particularly for students with special educational needs
- Internal isolation room procedures could be improved - work set is not always challenging enough
- No clear system for monitoring and evaluating participation levels in enrichment activities by different student groups
Safeguarding
Students with special educational needs feel safe at school and are confident the school deals effectively with bullying.
Extracurricular Activities
Enrichment activities, counselling, school psychology support
Woodbridge High School is a larger than average secondary school that is taking effective action to meet the needs and promote the well-being of students with special educational needs and/or a disability.
At a Glance
22.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
21.1
Avg class size
81
Total classes
6 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
1,980 pupils
2,000 capacity
20 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Woodford Green
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Woodford Green
Admissions Demand - Redbridge
Places available
3,709
Applications
3,444
Got 1st preference
67.6%
Got preferred school
93.1%
Secondary admissions across Redbridge (2025/26)
Inspection History(111)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.0478%
Overall absence
10.27487%
Persistent absence
1,528
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Woodbridge High School
Churchfields Infants' School
Churchfields Junior School
Oakdale Infants' School
Oakdale Junior School
Ray Lodge Primary School
Woodford Green Preparatory School
St Aubyn's School
Snaresbrook Prep School
Woodford Green Primary School
Roding Primary School
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