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Woodford County High School

Waltham Forest, IG8 9LASecondaryAges 11–18GirlsState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
Progress 8
+0.79
Well above average
−20+2
Competition
2.0×
Oversubscribed
357 1st-choice / 180 places
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#198 of 3,141 nationally

About Woodford County High School

Woodford County High School holds a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022, though the picture is more nuanced than a single label suggests. The school was previously rated Outstanding in 2009, and the 2022 inspection judged both the quality of education and sixth-form provision as Outstanding, while overall effectiveness, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management were all rated Good. The most telling academic metric is the school’s Progress 8 score of 0.79, which places it well above average nationally. That score ranks Woodford County 2nd out of 19 secondary schools in Waltham Forest, 79th out of 487 in London, and 198th out of 3,141 schools across England. For context, the local authority average Progress 8 score is 0.59, so pupils here make significantly more progress than their peers in neighbouring schools.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderGirls
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHigh Road, Woodford Green, Waltham Forest, IG8 9LA
HeadteacherGemma Van Praagh
Local AuthorityRedbridge
Number of Pupils1,245
Free School Meals (FSM)12.4%
School Capacity1,245 / 1,260 (99% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 7 Feb 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

13
Playing FieldsTheatreTennis CourtsLibraryICT SuiteArt StudiosSwimming PoolScience LabsGymnasiumAstro TurfSports HallChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

DanceHockeyMartial ArtsFootballBasketballRowing

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubScience ClubCodingNewspaperOrchestraDramaYoung Enterprise

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthHearingVisionOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Woodford County High School

Woodford County High School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.