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School · SecondaryiSource and licenceOfficial record from Get Information about Schools (DfE). Results, attendance, pupil numbers, finance and inspection outcomes are from the Department for Education and Ofsted, as published.Governor records: Get Information about Schools, as at 25 October 2026.Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.Governance Register calculates the connections.How we handle data

Woodford County High School

Community secondary school in Woodford Green (Redbridge).

Attainment 8
81.2
▲ 35.0 England 2025/26 provisional: 46.2
2025/26 provisional
English & maths 5+
97.8%
▲ 52pp England 2025/26 provisional: 46.3%
2025/26 provisional
Attendance rate
95.1%
▲ 4pp England 2024/25: 91.6%
2024/25 academic year
Pupil : Teacher
18.5
▲ 1.8 England 2025/26: 16.7
2025/26
Eligible for free school meals
13.6%
▼ 14pp England 2025/26: 27.3%
school census 15/01/2026
Teacher turnover
12.1%
▼ 2pp England 2024/25: 14.2% (secondary schools)
2024/25
Capacity
98%
1,237 / 1,260 pupils
register figure (GIAS)
Ofsted
Good
last graded, 2022

Location

iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).

About

Talking to your child to keep them safe online What first strikes visitors to our school is a palpable sense of community. The atmosphere is vibrant, purposeful and very friendly. Relationships are strong and supportive.

There's always a lot going on and, to an extent which is perhaps unusual, girls of different ages work unselfconsciously together, collaborating on the colourful range of events and activities that make up the fabric of the Woodford school year and contribute to the distinct ethos of the place.

We want our students to enjoy and appreciate their education and to leave Woodford equipped to embark upon happy, fulfilling and useful lives, wherever and however they choose to lead them. Extra-curricular activities are a great way for girls to get more out of their school life.

Not only are they a fun and engaging way of trying out new things, or improving existing skills, but they also give girls the opportunity to make new friends and develop their social skills. All these are important in preparing Woodford girls for the future.

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Enrichment

3 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Drama
  • Duke of Edinburgh
  • Oak National Academy

Awards

3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
  • Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
  • Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing

Key facts

URN
102852
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary
Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Girls
Admissions
Selective
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Local authority
Redbridge
Constituency
Chingford and Woodford Green
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Governing body (1 current, 0 former)

Maintained school governing body.

Leadership

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Mrs Patsy WhitesideChair of GovernorsAppointed by GB/boardsince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027

Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record