Woodlands Primary School
68%
Capacity
648
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About Woodlands Primary School
Woodlands Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Redbridge community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 648 pupils on roll, operating at 68% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Woodlands Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Melanie Jackson, it falls under Redbridge local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5869th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 41st out of 50 in Redbridge.
Woodlands Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 181 applications for 65 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 58 were first-preference applications.
Woodlands Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.6/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Woodlands Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Forest School, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Gymnastics, Netball, Cricket, as well as clubs including Science Club, Coding, Drama, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 36.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Redbridge, Woodlands Primary School 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 | Loxford Lane, Ilford, Redbridge, IG1 2PY |
| Headteacher | Melanie Jackson |
| Local Authority | Redbridge |
| Number of Pupils | 648 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 36.8% |
| School Capacity | 648 / 960 (68% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Feb 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (9 Feb 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 28 Mar 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (66%)
5869th of 13,686
Nationally
1023rd of 1,592
In London
41st of 50
In Redbridge
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
66%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
58%
'23/24
66%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed65
181
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
58 families put this school as their 1st choice (32% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Loxford Lane, Ilford
Redbridge, IG1 2PY
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