Mulberry Academy Woodside
London, N22 5QJ · Haringey · secondary school
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9th of 12 secondary schools in Haringey we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.4/10 against 799 of them, against 5.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.76 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 42.5 · 44 | 31% | 1.33 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.17 · 62 | 26% | 1.59 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 45.4 · 46 | 10% | 0.47 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Mulberry Academy Woodside overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 48.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.17 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2022.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,124 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,200. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to reach the national median in Attainment 8? What specific steps are taken to maintain the Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Mulberry Academy Woodside
Overview
The report describes a school where a new headteacher, supported by governors and staff, is driving "rapid change" that pupils believe has improved their experience. Leaders maintain "high expectations" and challenge pupils to excel, resulting in most students enjoying their learning and achieving well across a broad, ambitious curriculum. The school fosters a calm environment with strong character development, though some inconsistencies in behaviour management and curriculum planning remain.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "at least as ambitious as the national curriculum," with knowledge building over time and strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Teachers possess "strong subject knowledge," present information clearly, and provide regular feedback with dedicated time for pupils to practise and retain it.
- Leaders promote personal development through "Woodside Shared Values," teaching important topics like healthy relationships, consent, and mental health.
- Staff well-being is prioritised, with appropriate workload management and professional development opportunities, leading to staff who "enjoy working in the school."
- Attendance rates have improved, particularly for pupils with special educational needs, due to targeted encouragement and support from leaders.
Areas to improve
- A small minority of staff do not consistently implement the new behaviour policy, leading to low-level disruption not being challenged swiftly enough.
- The curriculum in some foundation subjects is not sufficiently developed, with plans for Year 9 still in progress.
- Rates of persistent absence remain too high, meaning some pupils miss out on important learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff following up on concerns in a "timely and appropriate manner" and working closely with outside agencies.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 45.8 |
| 2024/25 | 48.4 |
| 2025/26 | 45.4 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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