Woodside Academy

A good academy converter school in Thurrock. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Woodside Academy.

Grays, RM162GJ Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

65

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
65.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 77.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 10.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
24 September 2014
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Grangewood Avenue
Grays, RM162GJ

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139106
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Grangewood Avenue, Grays, RM16 2GJ
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
WOODSIDE ACADEMY
Capacity
660 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
668
Free School Meals
23.3% (156 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.3% (29 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.3%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
10.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
77.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
10.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
77.0 (+18.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
10.2 (7.3 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 106.0
2023 107.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
25 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
74
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
668 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Excellence through Opportunity"

Democracy The Rule of Law Individual Liberty Mutual Respect Tolerance for those of different faiths and beliefs Equality of opportunity

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Woodside Academy! The principal emphasises nurturing well-rounded, confident and emotionally literate children, with a strong focus on the arts and sport, an education extending beyond the classroom through trips and outdoor learning, Forest School, and collaboration with other independent academies to provide outstanding education that prepares pupils for life.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Brilliant Club The Scholars Programme Most Able invite only clubs Maths Challenge group Chess Club Shakespeare Poetry performance

Curriculum Highlights

Art Computing Dance Drama English Geography History Languages maths Music PE and Sport PSHE & Citizenship Religious Education Science Technology

Admissions Criteria

Woodside Academy sets its own admissions criteria and normally offers tours for prospective Reception parents. The school does not stage special admission events and places twins or triplets in different classes, except in nursery. It does not have a SEN hub. Admissions arrangements for 2026-27 include Nursery admissions open for September 2026, Primary (Reception) admissions via Thurrock Council, Secondary admissions via Thurrock Council, and In-Year admissions via Thurrock Council. For details, refer to Nursery, Primary, Secondary admissions sections and Thurrock Council processes.

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