Winston Way Academy
90%
Capacity
613
Pupils
3.1x
Demand
About Winston Way Academy
Winston Way Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Redbridge community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 613 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 678 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Winston Way Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher David Booth, it falls under Redbridge local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8544th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 49th out of 50 in Redbridge.
Winston Way Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 194 applications for 62 places, making it 3.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 48 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Winston Way Academy include ICT Suite, Library, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Rounders, Cross Country, Tennis, as well as clubs including Chess, Film Club, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 30.6%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Redbridge, Winston Way Academy is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Winston Way, Ilford, Redbridge, IG1 2WS |
| Headteacher | David Booth |
| Local Authority | Redbridge |
| Number of Pupils | 613 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 30.6% |
| School Capacity | 613 / 678 (90% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 25 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (58%)
8544th of 13,686
Nationally
1307th of 1,592
In London
49th of 50
In Redbridge
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
58%
Expected Standard
1%
Higher Standard
'22/23
45%
'23/24
58%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed62
194
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
48 families put this school as their 1st choice (25% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Winston Way, Ilford
Redbridge, IG1 2WS
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