A good academy converter school in Thurrock. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Woodside Academy.
Overall school rating
/ 100
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Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 107.0 | 106.0 |
| 2023 | 107.0 | 107.0 |
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Derived insights and analysis
Declining trend (-0.5 per year)
Down -0.5% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Excellence through Opportunity"
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.
Clubs
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.