Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy
London, N9 8DR · Enfield · primary school
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8th of 61 primary schools in Enfield we can score, 68 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 — 9.9/10 against 1,680 of them, against 9.7/10 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 | 91.0 · 98 | 40% | 3.92 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 26.0 · 96 | 25% | 2.41 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 91.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 26.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the choir, samba band, or pop band, and receive peripatetic guitar and keyboard tuition. Art Week features a masterclass by a graffiti artist, and pupils attend festivals at local theatres. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 720 pupils against a stated capacity of 960. 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific support is available for children joining the breakfast club? How does the peripatetic music tuition schedule fit with the main timetable?
What Ofsted said about Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy
Overview
Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy is described as a school where pupils are “proud” and “eager to talk about their positive experiences.” The report highlights an “ambitious curriculum” that is “well designed and logically sequenced,” resulting in pupils who “work hard and achieve well.” The overall atmosphere is characterised as “calm and orderly,” with pupils exemplifying the school’s values and feeling safe.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “ambitious” and “matches, and in places exceeds, what is expected nationally,” with careful attention to knowledge progression from early years.
- Personal development is “exceptional,” featuring initiatives like financial literacy workshops and a wide range of additional activities for sports and music.
- Early years provision is “Outstanding,” with staff maximising opportunities to develop children’s vocabulary and ensuring phonics teaching starts promptly.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “swiftly identified and well supported,” accessing the same ambitious curriculum through appropriate adaptations.
- Staff are “proud to work here” and value the support received for professional development and well-being.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, assessment is not used precisely to check learning, meaning “some pupils’ knowledge and understanding are less secure.”
- The school should ensure assessment is used consistently to “identify and address misconceptions that arise” to prevent them from limiting the depth of knowledge.
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 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 84% |
| 2024/25 | 91% |
| 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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