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Woodlands Primary School

Redbridge, IG1 2PYPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2022
KS2 Results
66%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
58 1st-choice / 65 places
Ranking
#5,869
of 13,686 nationally

About Woodlands Primary School

Parents considering Woodlands Primary School will want to know what other families think, and the data here is telling. The school received 181 applications for just 65 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 2.78. That means nearly three families applied for every available spot, a strong signal of local demand. Of those 181 applications, 58 were first-preference choices, and 58 first-preference offers were made, so if you put it top of your list you stand a decent chance. The school is a state primary for mixed genders aged 3 to 11, with a nursery on site, and is led by headteacher Melanie Jackson. It does not have a religious character. With 648 pupils on roll against a capacity of 960, there is some physical room, but the sheer volume of applications shows it is a popular choice among Redbridge families.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLoxford Lane, Ilford, Redbridge, IG1 2PY
HeadteacherMelanie Jackson
Local AuthorityRedbridge
Number of Pupils648
Free School Meals (FSM)36.8%
School Capacity648 / 960 (68% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

9 Feb 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (9 Feb 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 28 Mar 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryPlaying FieldsArt StudiosSports HallForest SchoolICT SuiteMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

RoundersGymnasticsNetballCricket

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubCodingDramaChoirArt ClubBook Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:55

After-school care

15:15-17:45

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Woodlands Primary School

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