Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy
81%
Capacity
780
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
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.
The Ofsted report highlights consistency across the board. Leadership and management, behaviour and attitudes, and the quality of education all received Good grades. The previous inspection in 2013 also rated the school Good overall, so this is a school that has maintained a solid standard over time. With 780 pupils on roll against a capacity of 960, the school is large but not yet full. It serves a diverse community — 37.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, significantly above the national average. The school is oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, there were 137 applications for 87 places, with 86 first-preference offers made, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.57. That tells you it’s a popular choice locally.
The school offers a nursery for children from age two, and its facilities include a sensory room, art studios, music rooms, a library and playing fields. Sports provision covers gymnastics, swimming, dance, cross country, rounders and cricket, while clubs range from drama and choir to coding, chess and an eco club. SEND support is broad, covering autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, hearing impairment, physical disability and social, emotional and mental health needs. For families weighing up options, Woodpecker Hall is a strong academic performer in a competitive borough, with particular strengths in early years and personal development. If you’re looking for a large, inclusive primary with a proven track record and a wide range of enrichment, it’s well worth a closer look.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Cuckoo Hall Lane, London, Enfield, N9 8DR |
| Headteacher | Nicky Ross |
| Local Authority | Enfield |
| Number of Pupils | 780 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 37.9% |
| School Capacity | 780 / 960 (81% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (84%)
873rd of 13,686
Nationally
226th of 1,592
In London
4th of 59
In Enfield
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
84%
Expected Standard
19%
Higher Standard
'22/23
71%
'23/24
84%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed87
137
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
86 families put this school as their 1st choice (63% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- White (other)39.5%
- White British9.1%
- Asian8.5%
- Mixed8.4%
- Black1.7%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
13
Total schools
13
Oversubscribed
10
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
Cuckoo Hall Lane, London
Enfield, N9 8DR
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