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Woodbridge High School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Steven Hogan

location_onWoodford Green, IG8 7DQ

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,851

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Attainment 8

52.2

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GCSE Rank

#13 in Redbridge

#692 of 3,216 nationally

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Woodbridge High School is a Community school secondary school in Woodford Green, serving ages 11-18. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade. Demand is above capacity (1.3×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Woodbridge High School is a community school in Woodford Green, Redbridge, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 2,000 pupils on roll, of whom 21% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.2, placing the school #13 in Redbridge and #692 of 3,216 nationally. 58.30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 25.5% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 29 A-level subjects. 58.9% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 24.4% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.14 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.3× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.4:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 1.4 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

52.2

Grade 5+ E&M

58.30%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)25.5%

Entering EBacc69.50%

EBacc APS4.99

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.38

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

54.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc75.90%

EBacc APS5.19

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.25

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc64%

EBacc APS4.80

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.17

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

53.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc66%

EBacc APS4.98

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc65%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.37

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc72%

EBacc APS5

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.19

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc68%

EBacc APS4.73

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships1%

EmploymentSP%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

ApprenticeshipsSP%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.14

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

172

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*5.4%

Achieving A*–A24.4%

Achieving A*–B58.9%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate98.8%

A-level subjects offered29

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.18

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

147

Retention rate98.60%

2023

Avg Grade

B-

Students

125

Retention rate90.40%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

136

Retention rate98.5%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

07 February 2023

Inspection Report

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17 November 2021

Inspection Report

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08 November 2016

Inspection Report

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22 April 2013

Inspection Report

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25 January 2012

Inspection Report

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24 March 2010

Inspection Report

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01 October 2008

Inspection Report

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04 July 2008

Inspection Report

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16 October 2007

Inspection Report

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12 October 2005

Inspection Report

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27 September 1999

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2023-02-07

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2016-11-08

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2012-01-25

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2008-10-01

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

1.1%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.1%(22 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 2,000 pupils. During this period, there were 23 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 1.1%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	2,000	23	1.1%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,993	31	1.6%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,928	45	2.3%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,927	21	1.1%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,922	33	1.7%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,854	33	1.8%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,851	32	1.7%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,852	28	1.5%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,876	22	1.2%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,879	30	1.6%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,876	26	1.4%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,874	6	0.3%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,877	4	0.2%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,874	29	1.5%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,849	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,849	15	0.8%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,838	36	2.0%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,795	63	3.5%	3.1%	2
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,788	61	3.4%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,783	69	3.9%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,710	53	3.1%	3.4%	3
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,708	40	2.3%	3.0%	2
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,715	31	1.8%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,650	33	2.0%	3.0%	2
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,659	27	1.6%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,665	7	0.4%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 95 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 71 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 56 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 32 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 28 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 26 pupils

Physical Disability 8 pupils

Hearing Impairment 7 pupils

Profound & Multiple Learning 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

96.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

97.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

19.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree65%

agree31%

disagree2%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree58%

agree38%

disagree3%

don't know1%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree46%

agree19%

disagree2%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

not applicable31%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes17%

no83%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree45%

agree40%

disagree13%

strongly disagree1%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree66%

agree29%

disagree2%

don't know2%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree64%

agree32%

disagree2%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree60%

agree38%

disagree2%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree73%

agree26%

disagree1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree64%

agree33%

disagree2%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree54%

agree39%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes97%

no3%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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Woodford County High School

Ilford County High School

Valentines High School

Atam Academy

Ark Isaac Newton Academy

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