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Winston Way Academy

Redbridge, IG1 2WSPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2023
KS2 Results
58%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
48 1st-choice / 62 places
Ranking
#8,544
of 13,686 nationally

About Winston Way Academy

Winston Way Academy in Redbridge holds a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, a grade it has maintained since its previous inspection in 2012. The inspection report highlights a standout area: personal development was judged Outstanding, while quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, leadership and management, and early years provision were all rated Good. When it comes to academic outcomes at Key Stage 2, the picture is mixed. The school’s combined percentage of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths stands at 58%, notably below the Redbridge local authority average of 74%. This places the school 49th out of 50 primary schools in the borough, putting it in the bottom 2% locally. Nationally, it sits around the 62nd percentile, meaning roughly 38% of schools achieve a lower combined expected score.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWinston Way, Ilford, Redbridge, IG1 2WS
HeadteacherDavid Booth
Local AuthorityRedbridge
Number of Pupils613
Free School Meals (FSM)30.6%
School Capacity613 / 678 (90% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

27 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 25 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
ICT SuiteLibraryPlaying FieldsGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

NetballRoundersCross CountryTennis

Clubs & Activities

ChessFilm ClubArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVision

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:30

Source: winstonwayacademy.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Winston Way Academy

Winston Way Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.