The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 80.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a girls-only school
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
80.1
36.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
99%
57.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
99%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.11
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
99%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
99%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Based on 178 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 92 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,245
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 12.4%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Redbridge
- Head
- Miss Gemma Van Praagh (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Curriculum and development visit
October 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
High Road, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 9LA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Aubyn's School
Independent · 485m away
Churchfields Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
Churchfields Infants' School
Primary · 1.2km away
Woodbridge High School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Thorpe Hall Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Snaresbrook Prep School
Independent · 1.8km away
Oakdale Infants' School
Primary · 1.8km away
Oakdale Junior School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Woodford County High School a selective school?
Yes. Woodford County High School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is Woodford County High School's Ofsted rating?
Woodford County High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Woodford County High School?
Woodford County High School currently has 1,245 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Woodford County High School take?
Woodford County High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Woodford County High School?
Woodford County High School is in Woodford Green, IG8 9LA, in the Redbridge local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Woodford County High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Woodford County High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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