The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 52.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
52.2
8.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
58%
16.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
70%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.14
Band 2Source: 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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
94%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 296 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 146 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 2,000
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 20.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Redbridge
- Head
- Mr Steven Hogan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2021 | School Inspection
Short inspection
November 2016 | Short Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
July 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Curriculum and development visit
October 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
St Barnabas Road, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 7DQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChurchfields Infants' School
Primary · 660m away
Churchfields Junior School
Primary · 782m away
Oakdale Infants' School
Primary · 954m away
Oakdale Junior School
Primary · 988m away
St Aubyn's School
Independent · 1.2km away
Snaresbrook Prep School
Independent · 1.3km away
Stradbroke
Independent · 1.3km away
Lilyvale
Independent · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Woodbridge High School a selective school?
No. Woodbridge High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Woodbridge High School's Ofsted rating?
Woodbridge High School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Woodbridge High School?
Woodbridge High School currently has 2,000 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Woodbridge High School take?
Woodbridge High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Woodbridge High School?
Woodbridge High School is in Woodford Green, IG8 7DQ, in the Redbridge local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Woodbridge High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Woodbridge High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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