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Woodbridge High School
St Barnabas Road, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 7DQ, Redbridge
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
86.0 / 100
Top 14%
Better than 86% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
2,000
Capacity
2,000
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 22% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 75%, and 82% of pupils progress to university, with 30% attending top-third institutions. While the school excels in many areas, parents may want to consider the challenges of achieving higher grade benchmarks, as only 58% secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths.
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Last inspected: 7 February 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 52.2 | Top 22% 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%. | 75% | Top 26% 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%. | 58% | Top 20% 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%. | 70% | Top 11% 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%. | 51% | Top 11% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 82% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 30% | Top 20% |
Based on 187 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British31.9%
White Other18.7%
Asian Pakistani6.9%
Black African5.9%
Mixed Other5.5%
Asian Indian5.4%
Asian Bangladeshi4.4%
Mixed W+Asian3.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.4%
Asian Other3.2%
Black Caribbean3.0%
Other2.6%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Asian Chinese1.6%
Black Other1.5%
White Irish0.4%
Location
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51.60097, 0.03320 · IG8 7DQ
School details
Local authorityRedbridge
RegionLondon
URN102854
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.woodbridgehigh.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Woodbridge High School rated by Ofsted?
Woodbridge High School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 February 2023.
Is Woodbridge High School a good school?
Woodbridge High School scores 86.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 14% 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 Woodbridge High School in GCSEs?
Woodbridge High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.2. 75% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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