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Woodford County High School
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- Waltham Forest IG8 9LA
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| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well and secure places at renowned universities.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, friendly, respectful, and behave very well.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers use deep subject knowledge effectively and engage in high-quality professional development.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers present and explain new content clearly and promote discussion and debate.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers help pupils think and work like subject specialists, fostering a love for learning.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can provide feedback through Ofsted Parent View.
Communication: Leaders listen to pupils, parents, and staff, using this information to plan the school's development.
Parent Satisfaction: Staff enjoy working here, indicating positive school culture and satisfaction.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders handle bullying effectively and have established a strong safeguarding culture.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders focus on high-quality professional development for staff and continuously adapt provisions to meet pupils' needs.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and handled effectively; pupils feel safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure pupils know how to keep themselves safe, including online.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils have access to an extensive range of opportunities to develop talents and interests.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Sixth form students lead clubs and societies, fostering a community spirit.
Career Counselling Services: Students receive appropriate careers guidance from Year 7 onwards.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Leaders prepare students well for higher education, apprenticeships, and life beyond school.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Leaders identify pupils' needs well and provide teachers with relevant information and training.
Subjects Offered: At GCSE, subjects include all three sciences, a language, and history or geography. A-Level options include sciences and mathematics.
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Woodford County High School is a Secondary, Girls school located in Greater London, London.
It has 1238 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 99% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
100.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Hello and welcome to Woodford County High School's Sixth Form.
In order to honour the "Woodford Spirit" in all that we do as Sixth Form students, we must support one another, put up our best effort, and persevere beyond all obstacles that stand in the way of realising our full potential.
As a student who attended Woodford in the sixth form, I have witnessed firsthand how well students are supported by the outstanding faculty and staff, who consistently give their all to help students succeed.
I genuinely think that Woodford's tutorial system, which gives pupils the option to speak with an experienced teacher about their academic progress every two weeks, is a crucial component of life in the sixth form here.
Woodford emphasises how crucial it is for pupils to understand that they are a member of a community.
The Year 12 voluntary service programme highlights the value of giving back to the community by enabling Sixth Form students to donate their time to support regional nonprofit organisations.
It didn't take me long to realise Woodford is extraordinarily steeped in tradition after joining last September.
As I've hopefully demonstrated, Woodford is always there for its pupils, and this special "Woodford Spirit" is what makes our school successful.
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In order to honour the "Woodford Spirit" in all that we do as Sixth Form students, we must support one another, put up our best effort, and persevere beyond all obstacles that stand in the way of realising our full potential.
As a student who attended Woodford in the sixth form, I have witnessed firsthand how well students are supported by the outstanding faculty and staff, who consistently give their all to help students succeed.
I genuinely think that Woodford's tutorial system, which gives pupils the option to speak with an experienced teacher about their academic progress every two weeks, is a crucial component of life in the sixth form here.
Woodford emphasises how crucial it is for pupils to understand that they are a member of a community.
The Year 12 voluntary service programme highlights the value of giving back to the community by enabling Sixth Form students to donate their time to support regional nonprofit organisations.
It didn't take me long to realise Woodford is extraordinarily steeped in tradition after joining last September.
As I've hopefully demonstrated, Woodford is always there for its pupils, and this special "Woodford Spirit" is what makes our school successful.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
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A
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B+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-19 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Girls | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.1 | - | 15.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 99% | 34% | 43% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 34.50% | - | 8.50% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.82 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 79.0 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 45.3% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% | 56.7% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 97% | 33.11% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 93% | 17.93% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 97% | 22.59% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 7.78 | 3.68 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 94.71% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 179 | 184 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 98% | 93.43% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 1% | 16.76% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 93% | 63.24% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.43% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 5% | 10.1% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.52% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 0.86% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.99 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 82.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 49.24% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% | 59.56% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 98% | 36.32% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 97% | 21.6% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 98% | 27.36% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 8.12 | 3.94 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 96.86% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 119 | 181 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 96.24% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 2% | 19.24% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 96% | 64.24% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.9% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 10.24% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.24% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 0.24% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 1.17 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 78.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% 1 | 46.29% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% 1 | 58.58% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 98% | 36.63% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 91% 6 | 22.38% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 98% | 28.04% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 7.75 | 3.97 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 91.67% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 117 | 164 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 89.9% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 12.95% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 96% | 63.86% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 3.38% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 9.81% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.14% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 0.71% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 1.1 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 79.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 46.17% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 59.22% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 98% | 35.78% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 97% 4 | 21.78% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 98% 5 | 27.65% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 7.93 | 4.1 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 86.7% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 118 | 168 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 80.25% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 13.1% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 93% | 63.3% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 2.4% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 4.3% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.3% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.25% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.99 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 75.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 47.95% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 61.73% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 98% | 36.82% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 93% | 25.91% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 93% | 27.23% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 91.21% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 119 | 177 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 39.89% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 15.58% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 94% | 64.37% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.26% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 4.47% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.74% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.68% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 41.86 | 33.5 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 42.05 | 33.8 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 34.50% | 14.39% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 152 | 162 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 78% | 77.65% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 3.41% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 12% | 9.71% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 6.41% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 43.93 | 36.79 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 43.86 | 37.32 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 45.3% | 21.65% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 160 | 170 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 79% | 78.94% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 2.29% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 4% | 4.94% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 8.65% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 39.14 3 | 31.38 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.44 4 | 32.41 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 37.0% | 14.68% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 155 | 155 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 80% | 75.06% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 4.13% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 10% | 9.5% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 7.13% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 42.75 1 | 31.85 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 43.62 | 32.85 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 43.0% | 14.99% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 8 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 13.19% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 3.31% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 7.81% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 4% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 41.6 | 28.55 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 43.03 | 30.79 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 39.9% | 15.09% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 11 | 14.06% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 2.59% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 8% | 9.29% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 5.29% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Woodford County High School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1