Woodlands Primary School
Ilford, IG1 2PY · Redbridge · primary school
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49th 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 — 3.2/10 against 1,563 of them, against 2.8/10 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 | 51.0 · 21 | 40% | 0.83 |
| Ofsted | 8 | 35% | 0.27 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Woodlands Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 51.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.8 out of 10 against all schools). The March 2026 Ofsted inspection used the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 558 pupils against a stated capacity of 669. 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 literacy? What specific steps are taken to raise attainment in maths? How does the new Ofsted framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Woodlands Primary School
Overview
Woodlands Primary School provides an education that meets the expected standard, with safeguarding standards also met. The report highlights a "calm and welcoming" environment where pupils feel safe and relationships are strong, though attendance remains below national averages and requires sustained improvement.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a "broad and balanced curriculum" that is "appropriately sequenced," helping them build "secure knowledge" over time.
- Staff create a supportive culture where pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "included fully" and receive "timely and appropriate support."
- Early years provision is effective, with children settling quickly into "well-established routines" and engaging positively in structured phonics sessions.
- Personal development is supported through a "broad range of opportunities," including enrichment activities that help pupils build confidence and understand the wider world.
- Leaders demonstrate a "clear and accurate understanding" of the school’s strengths and areas for development, with governors providing "positive support and challenge."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must improve attendance to align with national averages, ensuring recent actions lead to "sustained reductions in persistent absence."
- Teaching should be strengthened to consistently "secure and deepen pupils' knowledge," particularly by addressing misconceptions more effectively.
- Provision in the early years needs refinement so that adult interactions more consistently support and extend children's "communication and language development."
Safeguarding
The report states that "safeguarding standards are met," noting that leaders have established an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 51% |
| 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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