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Wells Primary School

Redbridge, IG8 0PPPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
81%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.5×
Oversubscribed
65 1st-choice / 44 places
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#1348 of 13,686 nationally

About Wells Primary School

Wells Primary School’s headline metrics put it comfortably ahead of the Redbridge local authority average for primary schools. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 81% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a LA average of 74%. That seven-point gap places the school 13th out of 53 primaries in the borough, and 14th when ranked specifically on that combined measure — putting it in the top 28% of Redbridge schools. Nationally, it sits in the top 10% of all primaries. The school also outperforms on higher-level attainment: 19% of pupils achieved the higher standard across all three subjects, while 45% hit the higher bar in reading and 40% in writing. Maths scores averaged 107 and reading 109, both above the national benchmark of 100. The school is oversubscribed by a wide margin — 261 applications for 44 places in 2025/26, with 65 first-preference applications — which reflects its strong local reputation.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBarclay Oval, Woodford Green, Redbridge, IG8 0PP
HeadteacherDebbie Franklin
Local AuthorityRedbridge
Number of Pupils344
Free School Meals (FSM)6.3%
School Capacity344 / 315 (109% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Oct 2024
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Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 27 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
LibraryPlaying FieldsSports HallSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

TennisNetballAthleticsGymnasticsDanceSwimmingRounders

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubBook ClubCodingChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Wells Primary School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.