Woodlands Primary School, Ilford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 6 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Woodlands Primary School excels at creating a warm, inclusive environment where pupils feel valued and safe. Staff build strong relationships with children and support them well, whether they arrive mid-year or join from Reception. The school's focus on early reading, combined with tailored support for pupils who need to catch up, ensures most children make good progress from their starting points.
Key Strengths
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils create a safe, calm learning environment
- Early reading is prioritised with structured phonics teaching that helps pupils build secure foundations
- Inclusive approach identifies and supports pupils' needs quickly, including those with additional barriers
- Broad, enriching curriculum with themed workshops and outdoor learning opportunities
- Behaviour across the school is consistently positive and orderly
Areas for Improvement
- Attendance remains below national averages and needs more consistent improvement
- Some inconsistencies in how curriculum knowledge is embedded across the school
- Missed opportunities to address misconceptions and deepen understanding in language and vocabulary
- Need to ensure enrichment activities build progressively so all pupils benefit fully
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Florence Nightingale day workshop, woodland area activities, Thames foreshore visits, internet safety days, themed workshops
Woodlands Primary School provides a calm, welcoming environment where most pupils make steady progress from their starting points. The school meets safeguarding standards and has established an inclusive culture that supports all learners.
At a Glance
43.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 74% to 59%. Maths has declined from 79% to 64%. Writing has declined from 75% to 71%.
Class Sizes
28.2
Avg class size
26.4
Infant (KS1)
28.5
KS2
23
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
83%
Available places
558 pupils
669 capacity
111 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Ilford
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Ilford
Admissions Demand - Redbridge
Places available
4,274
Applications
3,495
Got 1st preference
88.8%
Got preferred school
98.3%
Primary admissions across Redbridge (2025/26)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
7.46522%
Overall absence
23.31691%
Persistent absence
609
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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