Woodcroft Primary School, EDGWARE

In its own words: "Together we aim for all pupils, parents/carers and staff, to increase their participation within our school. This is achieved through the development of inclusive cultures, policies and practices that take account of disability, race and gender to create a secure and accepting, community where everyone feels valued."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Our motto, Together Towards Success , exemplifies everything that we strive to achieve. We are pleased to bring to your attention our excellent Ofsted report from our inspection in May 2024 . To read the full report click here . Take a look at our academics success."

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 85% of Year 6 pupils at Woodcroft Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 89% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 85% and 85% in Barnet and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (85% in reading, 87% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 31 families put Woodcroft Primary School as their first choice and 95 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is slightly more first choices than places. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Woodcroft Primary School are The Orion Primary School (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 82% reading, 86% maths); The Annunciation RC Junior School (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 86% reading, 79% maths); Goldbeaters Primary School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 87% reading, 82% maths); and Deansbrook Junior School (0.5 miles, Good, 98% reading, 100% maths).

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

59.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are other ethnic groups (23%), Mixed (16%) and Black (15%).

In 2026, 54 pupils (13.6%) received SEN support and 25 (6.3%) 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 autism.

The nearest railway station is Mill Hill Broadway, about 530 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Goldbeaters Grove (->e), 90 metres away.

In 2024/25, Woodcroft Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Woodcroft Primary School are Saracens High School (0.6 miles), St James' Catholic High School (0.7 miles), Copthall School (0.9 miles) and Hasmonean High School for Girls (0.9 miles).