Woodford Green 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 · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Woodford Green Primary is an exceptionally well-run school where children are happy and proud to attend. The school combines strong academic teaching with excellent pastoral care, ensuring pupils not only achieve highly but also develop resilience, independence and respect for others. Parents particularly value the balance between academic success and the genuine community feel that makes every child feel valued.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading with effective support for pupils who fall behind, fostering a love of reading through daily story time and author visits
- Ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum for all pupils including those with SEND, with clear progression from Reception through to Year 6
- Excellent teaching with staff who have strong subject knowledge and address misconceptions promptly
- Rich language development supported from Nursery onwards, with pupils gaining confidence to discuss and analyse ideas
- Exemplary behaviour due to high, clearly communicated expectations that are consistently applied
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with pupils feeling safe and knowing they can talk to a member of staff about any concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Photography club, 3D printing club, cooking club, inter-school sports competitions, music workshops, trips to London museums and galleries, author visits, reading challenges, pupil prefect roles, school librarian roles, charity fundraising, foodbank collections
Woodford Green Primary School is a nurturing and inclusive school where pupils thrive and achieve highly across different subjects. The school has been rated Outstanding across all key areas including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision.
At a Glance
20.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
50 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 93%. Maths has improved from 90% to 96%. Writing has remained stable at around 96%.
Class Sizes
26.4
Avg class size
25.7
Infant (KS1)
28.5
KS2
8
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
90%
Near capacity
242 pupils
270 capacity
28 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Woodford Green
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Woodford Green
Admissions Demand - Waltham Forest
Places available
3,688
Applications
3,129
Got 1st preference
90.2%
Got preferred school
98.7%
Primary admissions across Waltham Forest (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.76227%
Overall absence
13.58696%
Persistent absence
184
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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