Woodridge Primary School

About Woodridge Primary School

Woodridge Primary School is a state primary in Barnet, London, that is currently full to capacity with 210 pupils on roll. The school’s intake is notably less diverse in terms of disadvantage than the national picture: just 5.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with a typical primary average of around 23% nationally. Demand for places is extremely high. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 153 applications for just 30 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 5.1 to one. Of those, 44 families put Woodridge as their first preference, and all 30 first-preference offers were taken up. This level of competition suggests a school that local families are very keen to get into, and it’s worth noting that the school is non-denominational, so there’s no religious selection criteria to navigate.

Academically, Woodridge performs well above the local authority average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 tests, 82% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, against a Barnet average of 73%. The school ranks 20th out of 80 primary schools in the borough, placing it in the top quarter. Results are particularly strong in maths: 96% of pupils met the expected standard, and 79% achieved the higher standard, with an average scaled score of 114. Reading is also strong, with 93% at expected and 71% at the higher level. Writing is a relative weak spot, with 82% at expected and 21% at the higher level. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2025 was a section 8 (unannounced) visit, so no overall effectiveness grade was issued, but the inspectors awarded Outstanding for early years provision, personal development, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management, with Good for quality of education.

Woodridge offers a solid range of facilities including a gymnasium, playing fields, an ICT suite, a sensory room, a forest school area and an outdoor playground. Sports on offer include football, dance, rounders and gymnastics, and there are clubs for drama, art, book club and film club. The school has identified SEND provisions for specific learning difficulties (dyslexia), moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, and speech, language and communication needs. Parent views are generally very positive: 92% would recommend the school, and 99% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy. However, there are some areas of concern: 36% of parents disagreed that SEND children receive the support they need, and 27% disagreed that the school has high expectations for their child. This is a school that suits families who value strong academic outcomes and a well-resourced environment, but those with children with SEND may want to investigate further.

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