Wells Primary School

A not judged community school school in Redbridge. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Wells Primary School.

Woodford Green, IG80PP Ofsted: Not Judged Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

64

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
68.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 81.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
76.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 19.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Not Judged

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
22 October 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Barclay Oval
Woodford Green, IG80PP
Phone
2087080500
Website
wellsprimary.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
102831
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Barclay Oval, Woodford Green, IG8 0PP
Website
www.wellsprimary.co.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
315 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
337
Free School Meals
5.1% (17 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.8% (6 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.6%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
7.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
81.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
19.0%
Reading Score:
109.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
109.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
81.0 (+22.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
19.0 (+11.7 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
7.2 (10.3 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.4 (2.2 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 109.0
2023 108.0 111.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
18 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
37
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
337 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.5 per year)

Down -1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Respect Diversity Responsibility Peace Perseverance Empathy Thankfulness Hope Wisdom Honesty Kindness Diligence Equality Justice Love Compassion Trust Forgiveness Friendship Freedom Acceptance Happiness

Head Teacher's Message

A warm welcome emphasizing high expectations, inclusivity, and a commitment to excellence; notes Ofsted outstanding in 2014 and ongoing improvement, inviting visitors to see the school in action.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Art and Crafts Club Book Club Choir Gardening Club Football Club Forest School Club French Club Gymnastics Club Netball Club Singing Club Technology Club

Sports

Football Netball Gymnastics Tennis Hockey

Facilities

Artificial grass in the school playground

Curriculum Highlights

Reading is central to the curriculum with a book-based English program and the Wells Book Award A 1.5 form entry with a two-year rolling curriculum cycle Most subjects taught discretely with specialist teachers and CPD for staff Knowledge boards and deliberate assessment linked to learning objectives Extensive use of local opportunities (e.g., Epping Forest, theatre trips, UK Parliament) to enrich learning

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club, Hour Club and After School Club are run by our own staff.

SEND Provision

Access to external specialist support including SEATSS, health services, and educational psychology; SEND policy reviewed regularly; parent/carer and pupil contributions are valued and central to review meetings.

Admissions Criteria

The school admits pupils from the age of 3 and holds a waiting list. Nursery admissions are handled by Wells Primary School; admissions to other year groups are the responsibility of the Local Education Authority (LEA). There are 45 Reception places each year.

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