The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 45 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 613
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 30.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Redbridge
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr David Booth (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Winston Way, Ilford, Essex, IG1 2WS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 454m away
Gordon Primary School
Primary · 540m away
Cleveland Road Primary School
Primary · 674m away
Oak House School
Independent · 929m away
Woodlands Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
South Park Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Hyleford School
Special school · 1.2km away
Loxford School
All-through · Grammar · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Winston Way Academy's Ofsted rating?
Winston Way Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Winston Way Academy?
Winston Way Academy currently has 613 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Winston Way Academy take?
Winston Way Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Winston Way Academy?
Winston Way Academy is in Ilford, IG1 2WS, in the Redbridge local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Winston Way Academy have a sixth form?
No, Winston Way Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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