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Woodford County High School
High Road, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 9LA, Redbridge
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
96.3 / 100
Top 4%
Better than 96% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,245
Capacity
1,260
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a strong Ofsted rating of Good and impressive GCSE results, this school boasts an Attainment 8 score in the top 1% nationally, alongside a remarkable 100% of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. The high engagement in the EBacc, with 99% of students entering, further highlights its academic rigor. Parent satisfaction is likely to be high, given the school's LocaleIQ score of 96.3, placing it better than 96% of schools.
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Last inspected: 22 November 2022Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 80.1 | Top 1% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 100% | Top 1% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 99% | Top 1% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 99% | Top 0% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 98% | Top 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian22.7%
Asian Bangladeshi20.6%
Asian Pakistani18.6%
Asian Other15.4%
White British4.2%
White Other3.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Asian Chinese2.1%
Black African2.1%
Mixed Other2.0%
Other1.4%
Black Other0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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51.60722, 0.01840 · IG8 9LA
School details
Local authorityRedbridge
RegionLondon
URN102852
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Woodford County High School rated by Ofsted?
Woodford County High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 November 2022.
Is Woodford County High School a good school?
Woodford County High School scores 96.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 4% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Woodford County High School in GCSEs?
Woodford County High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 80.1. 100% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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