The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 135 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,285
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 29.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Waltham Forest
- Trust
- REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Shane Tewes
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Wood Street, London, E17 3JX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHoly Family Catholic School
Secondary · Very close
Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 330m away
Emmanuel Community School
Primary · 822m away
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Primary · 847m away
Walthamstow School for Girls
Secondary · 961m away
Henry Maynard Primary School
Primary · 991m away
Church Hill Nursery School
Nursery · 1.0km away
Forest School
Independent · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Woodside Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Woodside Primary Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Woodside Primary Academy?
The Woodside Primary Academy currently has 1,285 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Woodside Primary Academy take?
The Woodside Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Woodside Primary Academy?
The Woodside Primary Academy is in London, E17 3JX, in the Waltham Forest local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Woodside Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, The Woodside Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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