Woodford County High School

A good community school school in Redbridge. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Woodford County High School.

Woodford Green, IG89LA Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Girls intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

54

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
71.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.79
English & Maths grade 4+ %
76.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 100.0%
Continue in education or training
69.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 75.0%
Sustained employment
25.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 9.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
22 November 2022
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
High Road
Woodford Green, IG89LA
Phone
2085040611
Website
woodford.redbridge.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
102852
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
High Road, Woodford Green, IG8 9LA
Website
http://www.woodford.redbridge.sch.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Girls
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
1260 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,238
Free School Meals
10.9% (135 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.2% (2 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
15.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
78.3
Ebacc Attainment 8:
24.0
English Attainment 8:
15.8
Maths Attainment 8:
15.7
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
22.8
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
24.0
Ebacc English:
100.0%
Ebacc Entry:
96.6%
Ebacc Humanities:
100.0%
Ebacc Languages:
98.9%
Ebacc Maths:
100.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
100.0%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.79
Progress 8 Range:
0.57 to 1.00
University Progression:
74.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
75.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
9.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
3.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
7.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
74%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
159 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
3.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
96.6 (+77.2 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
100.0 (+48.0 vs average)
Attainment 8:
78.3 (+38.8 vs average)
Education Continuation:
75.0 (+18.9 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.79 (+1.0 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
78 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
155
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,238 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Classical Civilisation (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(9 students)
History (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(11 students)
English Literature (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(23 students)
Government & Politics (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(10 students)
Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★★ ★★
(93 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Confident of their own worth, courageous and resilient Happy and safe in themselves and in relationships Self-reliant in life and in learning Independent in thought and belief Receptive to new experience and interested in everything Assured and articulate in communication Considerate and kind Respectful of difference in other individuals and cultures; champions of equality Ready to assume responsibility as members of multiple communities Active in stewardship of the environment and of resources Clear-sighted and imaginative in planning for their futures Unwilling to settle for less than their best in anything they do

The school has a prayer room which is reserved for quiet prayer and contemplation and is available to pupils of all faiths.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher’s Welcome: Miss G. Van Praagh describes Woodford as a close-knit, vibrant community with an unashamedly academic curriculum that balances tradition and innovation. She emphasizes developing lifelong learners who are articulate, self-confident and adept with modern technologies, and who are prepared to lead happy, fulfilling and useful lives.

Facilities

Main School Hall Conference Room Innovation Lab Computer Science Suite Classrooms Food & Nutrition Art Room Sports Hall Science Department Computer Lab Science Laboratory Sixth Form Study centre & Centenary Centre Open Learning areas

Curriculum Highlights

All girls at Woodford County High School study ten GCSE subjects. These are all examined at the end of Year 11. GCSE courses are two years in duration, with the exception of the three sciences and mathematics, which are studied over three years at Woodford (in Years 9, 10 & 11). The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) requires English, Mathematics, a language, Sciences (at least 2) and a humanity (History or Geography). The Core GCSE Curriculum requires all students to study English, Maths, Science, a Language, a Humanities Subject (History or Geography) and Non-Examined Elements including Core PE and Core RS. In Years 10 & 11, additional time is available for PSHE and Careers Guidance; ICT skills development across subjects.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

Admissions Criteria

Admission to Sixth Form is open to internal and external applicants. A minimum of 30 places will be offered each year for appropriately qualified girls from other schools. The entry criteria are the same for both groups. Students are admitted based on the availability of places in the timetabled classes for each subject. The application process to join the Sixth Form starts in the Autumn Term in Year 11. For September 2026 entry, Sixth Form Open Evening is on Tuesday 21 October 2025 and the online application opens 17 November 2025. Our entry requirements can be found here.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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