The short version
Above-average SATs results. 81% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 91% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 38% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
91%
+29.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
26%
+18.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
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.
12% 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 58 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 780
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 37.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Enfield
- Trust
- NORTH STAR COMMUNITY TRUST LTD
- Head
- Ms Nicky Ross
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
Cuckoo Hall Lane, London, N9 8DR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAIM Academy North London
Secondary · 429m away
Oasis Academy Hadley
All-through · Grammar · 786m away
Eldon Primary School
Primary · 790m away
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Primary · 798m away
Houndsfield Primary School
Primary · 840m away
Alma Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Galliard Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Heron Hall Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy?
Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy currently has 780 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy take?
Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy?
Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy is in London, N9 8DR, in the Enfield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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