Woodside Academy
100%
Capacity
660
Pupils
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Demand
About Woodside Academy
Woodside Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Thurrock community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 660 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 660 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Woodside Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher J Ryder, it falls under Thurrock local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2296th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 10th out of 39 in Thurrock.
Woodside Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 140 applications for 82 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 79 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Woodside Academy include Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Tennis, Athletics, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Book Club, Art Club, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.7%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Thurrock, Woodside Academy is one of the options available in the East of England 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 | Grangewood Avenue, Grays, Thurrock, RM16 2GJ |
| Headteacher | J Ryder |
| Local Authority | Thurrock |
| Number of Pupils | 660 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.7% |
| School Capacity | 660 / 660 (100% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (12 Jun 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Oct 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (77%)
2296th of 13,686
Nationally
221st of 1,612
In East of England
10th of 39
In Thurrock
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
77%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
74%
'23/24
77%
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
2025/26Oversubscribed82
140
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
79 families put this school as their 1st choice (56% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Grangewood Avenue, Grays
Thurrock, RM16 2GJ
Journey to School
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