SchoolScoresRay Lodge Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of STRIVE4 ACADEMY TRUST
Snakes Lane East, Woodford Green, IG8 7JQ
020 8504 7301 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 24 February 2026 , published 7 June 2026.
In short: 1 strong, 6 expected, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
73 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
| Statement | This school | England |
|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Higher than 18% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school Higher than 9% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Higher than 16% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70% | 78% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 20 parents whose child had been bullied Higher than 51% of 329 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 45% | 43% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 65 parents who had raised a concern Higher than 6% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 51% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 19 parents of children with SEND Higher than 7% of 552 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 37% | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Higher than 17% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78%said yes | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 11%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
89 pupils in this year group.
73% — 2 points below the Redbridge average, and 11 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Redbridge | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 73% | 75% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 13% | 16% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 82% | 82% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 92% | 84% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 80% | 84% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 108 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 108 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Redbridge. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 90 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 94 |
| Of those, offered a place | 78 (83%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 217 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.2 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Redbridge | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 6 state primary schools in Woodford Green. Higher than 57% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 24.8% | 18.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 4th highest of 6 state primary schools in Woodford Green. Higher than 48% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.9% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 6 state primary schools in Woodford Green. Higher than 81% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.9% | 11.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 6 state primary schools in Woodford Green. Higher than 89% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 48.3% | 61.4%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 6 state primary schools in Woodford Green. Lower than 80% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 5.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 4th lowest of 6 state primary schools in Woodford Green. Lower than 77% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.5% | 15.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 1st lowest of 6 state primary schools in Woodford Green. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 0.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 1st lowest of 6 state primary schools in Woodford Green. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 3rd highest of 6 state primary schools in Woodford Green. Higher than 69% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.2 | 21.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 6 state primary schools in Woodford Green. Higher than 96% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 15.1 | 11.9 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 6 state primary schools in Woodford Green. Higher than 83% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 25.0% | 14.3%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Roding Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woodford Green Preparatory School 0.8 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Wells Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 87% met expected standard (KS2)
- Churchfields Infants' School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024)
- St Antony's Catholic Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woodford Green Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 93% met expected standard (KS2)
- Glade Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), improved significantly 2024 · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Churchfields Junior School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 91% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oakdale Junior School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bancroft's Preparatory School 1.1 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Ray Lodge Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ray Lodge Primary School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 24 February 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 1 strong, 6 expected, and safeguarding was met.
How did Ray Lodge Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 11 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Ray Lodge Primary School?
78% of the 73 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Ray Lodge Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Ray Lodge Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 94 families put Ray Lodge Primary School as their first choice for 90 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 78 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 145045.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.