Woodside Primary School
Woodside Primary School is an academy converter in Waltham Cross for pupils aged 4 to 11. It has 229 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Woodside Primary School is Good, from an inspection in January 2019 of its predecessor, Woodside Primary School. In 2025, 76% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Ofsted inspection: March 2025. KS2 results: 2025.
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Jones Road Goffs Oak Cheshunt Waltham Cross Hertfordshire EN7 5JS |
| Phone | 01707888333 |
| Reference Number | 147879 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 229 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.4%
Girls: 47.6% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 12.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 15 | 29 |
| 2 | 19 | 11 | 30 |
| 3 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| 4 | 16 | 12 | 28 |
| 5 | 16 | 13 | 29 |
| 6 | 10 | 20 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 49.8% |
| White, Other | 17% |
| Unclassified | 9.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 9.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.5% |
| Indian | 2.6% |
| African | 2.2% |
| White & Asian | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% |
| Asian, Other | 1.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.9% |
This school has not been graded since it changed URN, usually on converting to an academy. The rating shown is from its predecessor, Woodside Primary School, inspected in January 2019.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 Jan 2025 – no overall grade published for this inspection |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Jan 2025 | School inspection |
| 08 Apr 2020 | Academy conversion letter |
| 08 Jan 2019 | Short inspection |
| Previously as Woodside Primary School | |
| 06 May 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Nov 2014 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 18 Jul 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 09 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 03 Jul 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 21 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 17 May 2004 | Full inspection |
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2019. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 20 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 32 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 20 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 32 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 20 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 32 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 18 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 19 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 32 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 14 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 20 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 32 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 20 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 32 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 20 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 32 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 20 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 32 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 20 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 32 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 20 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 32 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 22 | 10 |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 76% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 21% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 107 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | 108 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Progress Scores
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| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.2 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Writing | 1.9 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | 3.1 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
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| Second Preference | 35 | 5 |
| Third Preference | 24 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous years
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In 2024–25 Woodside Primary School had 209 pupils for 210 places. 1 places (0.5%) were unfilled.
Pupils and places
Reception intake in the “Goffs Oak and Cuffley” planning area
Hertfordshire counted 127 Reception pupils in this area in 2024–25 and forecasts 133 in 2029–30, up 5%.
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Places | 210 | 210 | 210 | 210 | 210 |
| Pupils | 196 | 197 | 205 | 202 | 209 |
| Unfilled | 6.7% | 6.2% | 2.4% | 3.8% | 0.5% |
Admissions: local authority offers data from the Department for Education. A school is oversubscribed when at least 5% of the families who put it first were not offered a place, and undersubscribed when everyone who put it first got in but 10% or more of its places were unfilled in the Department's school capacity survey (the latest survey is used for entry years it does not cover). Places: Department for Education, School capacity, from local authorities' annual survey as at 1 May. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024–25); the survey was not run in 2020. Places include sixth form places. Forecasts are the local authority's own for the school's planning area, an area it uses to plan places that is not the school's catchment area. The forecast starts from a head count in 2025; the dashed line is the Department's estimate of places in that area, including those the authority has firm plans for. Planned places are cumulative, and only those with firm plans are counted.
In 2024–25 pupils at Woodside Primary School attended 94.6% of sessions (the national figure for primary schools was 94.8%). 16.0% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 13.0%).
Sessions missed
Pupils persistently absent
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Authorised absence | 2.9% | 5.4% | 5.2% | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| Unauthorised absence | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Severely absent pupils | 0.0% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.
In 2024–25, 1.3% of pupils at Woodside Primary School were suspended at least once (nationally 1.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.
Pupils suspended at least once
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspensions per 100 pupils | 2.7 | 1.8 | 2.6 | 2.2 | 3.7 | 4.4 |
| Permanent exclusions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.
In 2025–26 Woodside Primary School had 20.7 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for primary schools was 20.7). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 10.1% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 15.7%).
Pupils per teacher
Teachers who left the school within a year
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils per adult | 11.6 | 11.8 | 10.6 | 11.0 | 12.3 | 12.3 |
| Teachers who left state teaching | 8.6% | 0.0% | 7.5% | 25.7% | 0.0% | – |
| Teachers who took any sick leave | 41.7% | 54.5% | 70.0% | 38.5% | 66.7% | – |
| Sick days per teacher | 0.8 | 3.5 | 2.8 | 3.4 | 1.7 | – |
Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.
In 2025–26, 14.0% of pupils at Woodside Primary School were on SEN support (nationally 15.4%) and 3.9% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 4.1%).
Pupils by main type of need
| SEN support | EHC plan | |
|---|---|---|
| Speech, language and communication needs | 15 | 4 |
| Social, emotional and mental health | 5 | 2 |
| Specific learning difficulty | 5 | 1 |
| Autistic spectrum disorder | 3 | 1 |
| No specialist assessment of need | 4 | 0 |
| Other difficulty or disability | 0 | 1 |
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded primary schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
In 2024–25 Woodside Primary School received £6,724 and spent £6,742 for each of its 229 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £99,000 (£432 per pupil).
Across all 16 schools of Ivy Learning Trust, income was £7,250 and spending £7,265 per pupil.
Income per pupil
Spending per pupil
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue reserve | £148,000 | £117,000 | £82,000 | £24,000 | £99,000 |
| per pupil | £682 | £510 | £371 | £112 | £432 |
| In-year balance | £63,000 | £55,000 | -£59,000 | -£27,000 | -£4,000 |
| per pupil | £290 | £240 | -£267 | -£128 | -£18 |
Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24). Academy figures include a share of the trust's central services, shared out by pupil numbers, and are rounded to the nearest £1,000. Premises costs were defined differently from 2024, so compare them across that gap with care.
| Name | Distance |
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Goffs Oak Primary & Nursery School
Millcrest Road, Goffs Oak, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN7 5NS |
0.53 miles |
|
Cuffley School
Theobalds Road, Cuffley, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 4HN |
0.91 miles |
|
Bonneygrove Primary School
Dark Lane, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN7 5ED |
1.44 miles |
|
Fairfields Primary School and Nursery
Rosedale Way, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN7 6JG |
1.51 miles |
|
Flamstead End School
Longfield Lane, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN7 6AG |
1.63 miles |
|
Oakview Primary School
Andrews Lane, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN7 6LB |
1.65 miles |
|
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Park Lane, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN7 6LR |
1.81 miles |
|
Ponsbourne St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Newgate Street Village, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 8RA |
1.88 miles |
|
Dewhurst St Mary CofE Primary School
94, Churchgate, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 9ND |
1.89 miles |
|
Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-School
Blindman's Lane, Waltham Cross, EN8 9DW |
2.23 miles |
|
St John's CofE Primary School
St Johns Ce Primary School, Theobalds Park Road, Enfield, EN2 9BD |
2.26 miles |
|
Burleigh Primary School
Blindmans Lane, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 9DP |
2.3 miles |
|
Northaw Church of England Primary School
Vineyards Road, Northaw, Hertfordshire, EN6 4PB |
2.43 miles |
|
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Longlands Close, Crossbrook Street, Holy Trinity School, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 8LU |
2.48 miles |
|
Millbrook School
Gews Corner, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 9BX |
2.48 miles |
|
Capel Manor Primary School
Bullsmoor Lane, Enfield, EN1 4RL |
2.51 miles |
|
Hurst Drive Primary School
Hurst Drive, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 8DH |
2.69 miles |
|
Honilands Primary School
Lovell Road, London Borough of Enfield, Lovell Road Enfield, London, Middlesex, EN1 4RE |
2.7 miles |
|
Greenfield Nursery School
Hurst Drive, Waltham Cross, EN8 8DH |
2.73 miles |
|
Downfield Primary School
Downfield Road, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 8SS |
2.74 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Goffs Academy
Goffs Lane, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN7 5QW |
1.47 miles |
|
St Mary's Church of England High School (VA)
Lieutenant Ellis Way, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN7 5FB |
1.69 miles |
|
Goffs - Churchgate Academy
College Road, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 9LY |
2.01 miles |
|
Capel Manor College
Bullsmoor Lane, Enfield, EN1 4RQ |
2.37 miles |
|
The Lea Valley Academy
Bullsmoor Lane, Enfield, EN3 6TW |
2.8 miles |
|
St Ignatius College
Turkey Street, Enfield, EN1 4NP |
2.8 miles |
|
Haileybury Turnford
Mill Lane, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 0JU |
2.81 miles |
|
Wren Academy Enfield
3 Chace Village Road, Enfield, EN2 8GH |
2.89 miles |
|
Chace Community School
Churchbury Lane, Enfield, EN1 3HQ |
3.26 miles |
|
Queenswood School
Shepherd's Way, Hatfield, AL9 6NS |
3.26 miles |
|
St John's Preparatory and Senior School
The Ridgeway, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 5QT |
3.27 miles |
|
Rhodes Wood Hospital School
Shepherds Way, Brookmans Park, Hatfield, AL9 6NN |
3.51 miles |
|
Durants School
4 Pitfield Way, Enfield, EN3 5BY |
3.56 miles |
|
Fern House School
Keswick Drive, Enfield, EN3 6NY |
3.62 miles |
|
Enfield County School for Girls
Holly Walk, Enfield, EN2 6QG |
3.66 miles |
|
Ark John Keats Academy
Bell Lane, London, EN3 5PA |
3.67 miles |
|
The Broxbourne School
Badgers Walk, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, EN10 7FU |
3.71 miles |
|
Oasis Academy Enfield
Kinetic Crescent, Innova Park, Enfield, Middlesex, EN3 7XH |
3.74 miles |
|
Enfield Grammar School
Market Place, Enfield, EN2 6LN |
3.74 miles |
|
Freshsteps Independent school
Innova House, Kenetic Crescent, Enfield, Brimsdown, EN3 7XH |
3.75 miles |
All schools in Waltham Cross · Hertfordshire local authority: places and applications
Woodside Primary School is part of Ivy Learning Trust, which runs 16 schools. The nearest others:
- Lavender Primary School Enfield
- Eastfield Primary School Enfield
- Brimsdown Primary School Enfield
- De Bohun Primary School London
- The Wroxham School Potters Bar
- Churchfield Primary School London
- Walker Primary School London
- Watchlytes Primary School Welwyn Garden City
- Peartree Primary School Welwyn Garden City
- Crabtree Junior School Harpenden
What is Woodside Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Woodside Primary School is Good, from an inspection in January 2019 of its predecessor, Woodside Primary School.
When was Woodside Primary School last inspected by Ofsted?
Woodside Primary School was last inspected in March 2025.
How many pupils does Woodside Primary School have?
Woodside Primary School has 229 pupils on roll.
What age range does Woodside Primary School cover?
Woodside Primary School for pupils aged 4 to 11.
What are Woodside Primary School's SATs (KS2) results?
In 2025, 76% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Where is Woodside Primary School?
Woodside Primary School is at Jones Road, Goffs Oak, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN7 5JS.