Roding Primary School
Woodford Green, IG8 8NP · Redbridge · primary school
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43rd of 49 primary schools in Redbridge we can score, 52 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 5.4/10 against 3,267 of them, against 5.1/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 60.0 · 39 | 62% | 2.40 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 38% | 2.72 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Roding Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 11.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils visit Lambourne End and Wales.
Getting in
The published school roll is 438 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the trips to Wales?
What Ofsted said about Roding Primary School
Overview
Roding Primary School is described as a "welcoming and inclusive" environment where pupils "flourish" and develop strong communication skills through British Sign Language. The report highlights that the school sets "high standards" for learning, resulting in pupils who are "confident" and "responsible citizens," with particular praise for the support provided to those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well-planned" with teachers possessing "strong" subject knowledge, enabling pupils to talk "confidently" about their understanding.
- Reading instruction is highly effective; staff are "well trained" and ensure pupils read "fluently by the end of Year 1," with those needing extra help catching up "quickly."
- Personal development is rated Outstanding, with pupils encouraged to develop "new talents and interests" through clubs and leadership roles, fostering a sense of community and pride.
- Early years provision is effective, with children sustaining concentration through "well-planned resources" and staff quickly identifying and supporting those with special educational needs.
- Staff well-being is prioritised, with the school making efforts to "reduce their workload," resulting in staff who are "happy and proud to work here."
Areas to improve
- Teachers must routinely address "correct letter formation" and the spelling of "subject-specific vocabulary" in written work checks to ensure pupils learn as well as they could.
- The school must ensure pupils study a foreign language within the "timetabled curriculum" rather than only through clubs, to better equip them for secondary school.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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