Woodbridge High School
| Type | Secondary / Community school |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | St Barnabas Road Woodford Green Essex IG8 7DQ |
| Phone | 02085049618 |
| Reference Number | 102854 |
Woodbridge High School has received an outstanding rating in its recent inspection, one of its first since the previous report marked it as good. The school provides an excellent education in a supportive and well-organized environment, where pupils thrive academically and personally. High expectations from leaders and a broad, ambitious curriculum contribute to an atmosphere where students feel safe and engaged. The strong emphasis on safeguarding and mental health support further enhances the students' overall experience, as parents express high levels of satisfaction with the school's offerings.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 2000 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.1%
Girls: 48.9% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 20.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 31.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 162 | 138 | 300 |
| 8 | 158 | 142 | 300 |
| 9 | 157 | 140 | 297 |
| 10 | 151 | 149 | 300 |
| 11 | 148 | 150 | 298 |
| 12 | 117 | 157 | 274 |
| 13 | 129 | 102 | 231 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 31.9% |
| White, Other | 18.7% |
| Pakistani | 6.9% |
| African | 5.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.5% |
| Indian | 5.4% |
| White & Asian | 3.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.4% |
| Asian, Other | 3.2% |
| Caribbean | 3% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 1.6% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 07 Feb 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Feb 2023 | School inspection: |
| 17 Nov 2021 | School inspection |
| 08 Nov 2016 | Short inspection |
| 22 Apr 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 25 Jan 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Mar 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 01 Oct 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Jul 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 16 Oct 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 12 Oct 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Sep 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Exceptional behaviour and attitudes among pupils.
- Ambitious and engaging curriculum that supports high achievement.
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs.
- Excellent extra-curricular activities enhancing personal development.
- High-quality careers advice from Year 7 onwards.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 52.2 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 58.3% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 71.2% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 36.64 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 36.81 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B- | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B- | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 10.1% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 285 | 27 |
| Third Preference | 186 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 275 | 6 |
Previous Years
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| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
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| Not in education or employment | |
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Churchfields Infants' School
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0.41 miles |
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Churchfields Junior School
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Oakdale Infants' School
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0.59 miles |
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Oakdale Junior School
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0.61 miles |
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Ray Lodge Primary School
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0.62 miles |
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Woodford Green Preparatory School
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0.64 miles |
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0.72 miles |
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0.78 miles |
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Hatton Special School
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Snaresbrook Primary School
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1.15 miles |
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