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Woodbridge High School

St Barnabas Road, Woodford Green, Redbridge, IG8 7DQ

Outstanding

Inspected 7 February 2023

Outstanding
Ofsted
55.5
Attainment 8
Secondary
Phase
11–18
Ages
2,000
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Community school
Type

About Woodbridge High School

Woodbridge High School is a community school in Woodford Green, Redbridge, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 2,000 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 February 2023) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 55.5 (2025/26). 20.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 31.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Redbridge →
School Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary
Age Range
Ages 11–18
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
2,000 / 2,000 (100%)
Sixth Form
Has a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Admissions Policy
Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection
7 February 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

20.4%
Free school meals
31.3%
EAL
2.8%
SEN support
13.7%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

55.5
Attainment 8
294 pupils
68%
Grade 5+ English & Maths
78.2%
Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

B-
A-level average grade
168 students
10.1%
AAB+ (2 facilitating)
82%
To higher education
30%
To top-third universities
2%
To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

95%
Sustained destination
94%
Stayed in education
1%
Apprenticeship

Attendance

5.0%
Overall absence
10.3%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

111.73
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -4.0 vs 2023/24
17.9
Pupils per teacher
↑ +1.2 vs 2023/24
18.94
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +3.0 vs 2023/24
£53,289
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 6% on leadership pay
↑ +£10,395 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
↓ -1 vs 2023/24
7.9
Leadership (FTE)
↓ -1.1 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,619
Spend per pupil
£7,400
Income per pupil
62%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
St Barnabas Road, Woodford Green, Redbridge, IG8 7DQ
Phone
02085049618
Headteacher
Steven Hogan

Teaching Jobs

Admin / HR
Sixth Form Administrative Assistant & Independent Study Supervisor
PermanentPart time£26,433 - £27,586 · · LBR4 (£31290 - £32,655 full time equivalent)
Closes 9 Nov 2026View & apply
Admin / HR
Sixth Form Independent Study Supervisor
PermanentPart time£26,433 - £27,586 · · LBR4 (£30,288 - £31,611 full time equivalent)
Closes 9 Nov 2026View & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Woodbridge High School?
Woodbridge High School is a community school in Woodford Green, Redbridge, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Woodbridge High School have?
Woodbridge High School has 2,000 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Woodbridge High School's Ofsted rating?
Woodbridge High School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 February 2023).
How does Woodbridge High School perform at GCSE?
Pupils at Woodbridge High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 55.5 in 2025/26.
Where is Woodbridge High School?
Woodbridge High School is located at St Barnabas Road, Woodford Green, Redbridge, IG8 7DQ.

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