Wood Green School
Witney, OX28 1DX · Oxfordshire · secondary school
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26th of 40 secondary schools in Oxfordshire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 829 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.2/10 among them, against 3.6/10 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 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 44.3 · 48 | 30% | 1.44 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.38 · 22 | 25% | 0.55 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 43.6 · 37 | 10% | 0.37 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wood Green School overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted, inspected in 2024-11. In 2024/25, 47.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 46.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.38 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.9 out of 10 among them, against 4.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Music is central, with Junior, Senior, Girls’ and Chamber Choirs, plus Woodwind, Brass and Saxophone Ensembles and a Concert Band. Pupils perform in Swing Band, Christmas, Summer and Stage and Screen Concerts, and the musical *Oliver!*. Trips include a Year 7 PGL visit and a Music Tour.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,335 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,335. 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
With the school at full capacity, how does the admissions process handle applications for the next entry year? How does the music department balance ensemble practice with academic study time? What support is available for pupils whose Progress
What Ofsted said about Wood Green School
Overview
Wood Green School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes a school where pupils are happy, respectful, and ambitious, benefiting from a thoughtfully crafted curriculum and strong staff relationships. Leaders and governors provide effective support, maintaining an ambitious mission and a positive community atmosphere.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "thoughtfully crafted to inspire and engage students," with teachers using subject expertise to present information clearly.
- Pupils demonstrate "positive attitudes to learning" and are "highly self-motivated," particularly in the sixth form.
- Expert staff provide appropriate support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), with accurate identification processes.
- Reading is given high priority, supported by a "vibrant library" and specialist strategies that help pupils catch up quickly.
- The school offers a "coordinated approach to developing pupils’ wider personal skills," including rich experiences in sports, arts, and leadership.
Areas to improve
- Some disadvantaged pupils miss too much school, risking falling further behind; the school must continue re-engagement work to improve their attendance rapidly.
- Teachers’ strategies for checking and deepening learning need "finessing," as misconceptions or gaps in learning are not always identified effectively, particularly in key stage 3.
- Pedagogical knowledge and skills are not yet embedded consistently across the curriculum; the school should refine its coaching programme to ensure all pupils achieve highly.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 42.3 |
| 2024/25 | 46.2 |
| 2025/26 | 43.6 |
| 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
—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
- 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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