Woodgrange Infant School, London
Woodgrange Infant School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 7 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2011. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2025 did not change this grade. It was 94% full in 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2011)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Newham (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Woodgrange Infant School in detail
Getting a place at Woodgrange Infant School
For September 2026 entry, 114 families put Woodgrange Infant School as their first choice and 228 named it as one of their preferences, for 120 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 5 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Woodgrange Infant School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Woodgrange Infant School are Godwin Junior School (under 0.1 miles, Good, 76% reading, 76% maths); Sandringham Primary School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 83% reading, 85% maths); Odessa Infant School (0.5 miles, Good); and St James' CofE Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 74% reading, 81% maths).
Godwin Junior SchoolSandringham Primary SchoolOdessa Infant SchoolSt James' CofE Primary School
What parents say
151 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Woodgrange Infant School (as of September 2025): 99% would recommend the school, 99% say their child is happy there and 75% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (99%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (75%).
Who goes there
16.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 55% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (35%), White British (28%) and Mixed (12%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Wanstead Park Rail Station, about 200 metres away (roughly a 2-minute walk).
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Wanstead Park Station, 260 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Woodgrange Infant School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Woodgrange Infant School are Forest Gate Community School (0.3 miles), St Angela's Ursuline School (0.6 miles) and Buxton School (0.7 miles).
Forest Gate Community SchoolSt Angela's Ursuline SchoolBuxton School
Sources: DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from May 2011, 15 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Woodgrange is a welcoming school where children thrive in reading and develop strong communication skills. English and mathematics are taught very well, and pupils with additional needs receive excellent support. Parents love the school, and children are happy, well-behaved, and encouraged to reflect and solve problems together.
Key Strengths
- Excellent phonics teaching and a strong focus on developing reading skills from an early age
- Strong emphasis on spoken language and vocabulary development throughout the school
- Effective support for pupils with additional needs, allowing them to access the curriculum alongside their peers
- Good behaviour and positive relationships between staff and pupils
- Strong family engagement with parents speaking positively about the school
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum in foundation subjects (science, history, design and technology, computing) lacks clear content and learning objectives
- Teaching in foundation subjects does not give pupils enough opportunities to practise and apply their learning
- Assessment is not used effectively to identify and address gaps in pupils' understanding and misconceptions
- Leadership checks on curriculum implementation have not been robust enough to spot these problems
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and the school keeps pupils safe with staff who help resolve issues and worries.
Extracurricular Activities
After-school clubs including science and yoga, charity fundraising, trips to museums and local gardens, sports leader roles
Woodgrange Infant School is a kind and welcoming school where pupils enjoy learning and behaviour is good. However, the quality of education requires improvement, particularly in subjects outside English and mathematics.
At a Glance
16.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
151 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
25.8
Avg class size
28.3
Infant (KS1)
14
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Woodgrange Infant School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Woodgrange Infant School.
- Premier@WoodgrangeAt the school · Not yet graded
- Premier@GodwinAt the school · Not yet graded
- Premier@Sandringham630m away · Not yet graded
- Merit Tutors710m away · Not yet graded
- THRIVE Tuition730m away · Not yet graded
- Global Switch Professionals Childcare Centre730m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Woodgrange Infant School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Woodgrange Infant School is in Newham; for families living there:
Apply to Newham for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 103
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 17
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 103 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 17 serious and 85 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 1 on a bicycle.
21 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 Newham is 110 (the median across 113 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
Your chances of a place at Woodgrange Infant School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
337 pupils
360 places
23 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Newham council
Places available
4,725
Applications
3,960
Got 1st preference
91.3%
Got preferred school
98.6%
All primary applications across Newham council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
67
SEN Support
13
EHC Plans
21.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
378
Total Pupils
183
Boys
195
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
19
Teachers
19.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£61,214
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,643
Per pupil
£2521k
Total funding
£86k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.2%
Overall absence
20.3%
Persistent absence
241
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
Woodgrange Infant School
Questions parents ask about Woodgrange Infant School
What is Woodgrange Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Woodgrange Infant School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2011, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Woodgrange Infant School?
No fixed boundary. When Woodgrange Infant School is oversubscribed, Newham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Woodgrange Infant School?
Woodgrange Infant School was not full in 2025: it ran at 94% of its 360 places.
How big are the classes at Woodgrange Infant School?
Classes at Woodgrange Infant School average 25.8 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Woodgrange Infant School?
Woodgrange Infant School has around 378 pupils on roll. 16% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Woodgrange Infant School?
6.2% of sessions were missed at Woodgrange Infant School in 2024/25. 20.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Woodgrange Infant School?
Apply through Newham's coordinated admissions process, naming Woodgrange Infant School 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 Woodgrange Infant School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs at the school: Premier@Woodgrange (registered, not yet graded) and Premier@Godwin (registered, not yet graded). There are 4 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 Woodgrange Infant School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 103 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 17 serious and 85 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 1 on a bicycle. 21 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 Newham is 110 (the median across 113 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Woodgrange Infant School?
Woodgrange Infant School is at Sebert Road, London, E7 0NJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)