SchoolScoresWoodbridge High School
Community school · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
St Barnabas Road, Woodford Green, IG8 7DQ
020 8504 9618 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 7 February 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth form | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
295 pupils in this year group.
58% — 1 points below the Redbridge average, and 13 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Redbridge | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 58% | 60% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 52.2 | 53.9 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
296 pupils in this year group.
95% — about the same as the Redbridge average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Redbridge | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 95% | 95% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 71% | 70% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 1% | 4% | 13% |
| Further education college | 22% | 19% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | – | 3% |
| Work | Not published | – | 3% |
"Not published": Not published (DfE code SP).
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 97% | 95% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
191 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Redbridge | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | B- | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 24% | 24% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 59% | 51% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 36.5 | 34.4 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
29 subjects, 540 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 88 | 8% | 31% | 40% |
| Economics | 43 | 7% | 35% | 26% |
| Psychology | 40 | 3% | 23% | 19% |
| Biology | 35 | 0% | 3% | 27% |
| Physics | 35 | 9% | 14% | 31% |
| History | 33 | 0% | 24% | 23% |
| English Literature | 28 | 0% | 14% | 23% |
| Business Studies:Single | 25 | 0% | 8% | 16% |
| Chemistry | 21 | 5% | 19% | 30% |
| Sociology | 21 | 10% | 33% | 20% |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 20 | 5% | 30% | 14% |
| English Language | 19 | 0% | 16% | 13% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 17 | 0% | 0% | 24% |
| Geography | 17 | 6% | 35% | 23% |
| Government and Politics | 12 | 0% | 33% | 26% |
| Physical Education / Sports Studies | 12 | 0% | 0% | 17% |
| Religious Studies | 12 | 8% | 33% | 22% |
| Film Studies | 10 | 0% | 40% | 17% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 10 | 0% | 40% | 59% |
| Design and Technology (Product Design) | 7 | 0% | 43% | 15% |
| Drama and Theatre Studies | 7 | 29% | 57% | 19% |
| Art and Design | 6 | 50% | 67% | 34% |
| French | 6 | 17% | 17% | 38% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Spanish, Russian, German, Music, Japanese, Turkish.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
182 students in this year group.
88% — 2 points above the Redbridge average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Redbridge | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 88% | 86% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 5% | 7% |
| Work | 20% | 10% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 89% | 88% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
187 students in this year group.
82% — about the same as the Redbridge average, and 22 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Redbridge | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 82% | 83% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 30% | 27% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 75% | 82% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. 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 secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 288 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 395 |
| Of those, offered a place | 257 (65%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 1,127 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.3 · 2025: 1.4 · 2026: 1.4
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 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools in Woodford Green. Higher than 33% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 20.7% | 23.0%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools in Woodford Green. Higher than 45% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.8% | 2.7%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools in Woodford Green. Higher than 49% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 13.7% | 10.8%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Woodford Green. Higher than 80% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 31.1% | 52.4%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Woodford Green. Lower than 94% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 5.0% | 6.6%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Woodford Green. Lower than 95% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 10.3% | 18.5%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 2nd lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Woodford Green. Lower than 86% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 4.1 | 6.4 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 2nd lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Woodford Green. Lower than 86% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 2.6% | 4.2% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.08% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Woodford Green. Higher than 56% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 17.1 | 17.2 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Woodford Green. Higher than 70% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.7 | 12.5 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Woodford Green. Higher than 31% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 10.4% | 16.7%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary 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 secondary schools
- Woodford County High School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 99% grade 5+ English and maths
- Trinity Catholic High School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 66% grade 5+ English and maths
- Beal High School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 4 expected, 1 needs attention · 59% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bancroft's School 1.3 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 75% A*/A at A level
- Caterham High School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 43% grade 5+ English and maths
- Highams Park School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 45% grade 5+ English and maths
- Forest School 1.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 50% A*/A at A level
- West Hatch High School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 51% grade 5+ English and maths
- Frederick Bremer School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 47% grade 5+ English and maths
- Wanstead High School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2025 · 61% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Woodbridge High School's Ofsted rating?
Woodbridge High School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 7 February 2023.
How did Woodbridge High School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 58% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 13 points above the England average of 45%.
Is Woodbridge High School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 395 families put Woodbridge High School as their first choice for 288 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 257 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 102854.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.