The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.9
1.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
41%
0.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
39%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.47
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 187 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 97 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,097
- Capacity
- 71%
- FSM
- 15.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Trust
- TOVE LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Hannah Jones Emma Reed (Principal)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Stratford Road, Roade, NN7 2LP
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Elizabeth Woodville School a selective school?
No. Elizabeth Woodville School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Elizabeth Woodville School's Ofsted rating?
Elizabeth Woodville School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Elizabeth Woodville School?
Elizabeth Woodville School currently has 1,097 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Elizabeth Woodville School take?
Elizabeth Woodville School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Elizabeth Woodville School?
Elizabeth Woodville School is in Roade, NN7 2LP, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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