Woodcroft Primary School
EDGWARE, HA8 0QF · Barnet · primary school
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44th of 84 primary schools in Barnet we can score, 92 in total — the rest without enough published data. 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 — 9.1/10 against 2,330 of them, against 8.0/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 85.0 · 94 | 40% | 3.75 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Woodcroft Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 85.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 8.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club and the Acorns After School Club. Activities include swimming, gymnastics, boccia, cheerleading, and music lessons on violin, piano, guitar, and ukulele.
Getting in
The published school roll is 398 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for children joining in the current academic year? How are the music and sports clubs structured for new starters?
What Ofsted said about Woodcroft Primary School
Overview
Woodcroft Primary School continues to be a good school, described as "vibrant and welcoming" where pupils take their learning seriously. The report highlights a "well sequenced, broad and ambitious curriculum" that supports pupils in developing a "depth of knowledge and a love of learning," alongside a supportive environment underpinned by strong values.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well sequenced" and sets out "with absolute clarity" the important knowledge for each unit, helping pupils build on prior understanding.
- Staff are "helpful and supportive," teaching pupils about kindness and respect, which contributes to a safe environment where pupils "typically behave very well."
- Teachers are "skilled in presenting new information clearly," breaking knowledge into "small, manageable chunks" and using regular questioning to check understanding.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "well supported in lessons and achieve well."
- The school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including art clubs and dance, where pupils are "rightly proud of their national achievements."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure the new curriculum is fully embedded in subjects where it is "not fully embedded."
- The school should "carefully monitor pupils’ progress" in reading to ensure prompt support is provided, as the impact of recent phonics strategies is "not yet evident" for a small proportion of pupils.
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 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 2024/25 | 85% |
| 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
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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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