Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy
About Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy
Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy in Enfield earned a Good rating from Ofsted in its most recent graded inspection in 2024, with two standout areas judged Outstanding: early years provision and personal development. That’s a strong foundation, but the real story is in the school’s academic results. At Key Stage 2, 84% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined — well above the local authority average of 67%. That performance places the school 4th out of 59 primary schools in Enfield, putting it in the top 10% nationally. The school also excels at stretching its pupils: 19% achieved the higher standard in all three subjects, while 40% hit the higher mark in reading and 41% in writing. Maths scores are particularly robust, with an average scaled score of 108 and 91% of pupils reaching the expected level.
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The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Jun 2024Source: Ofsted, 15 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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