Woodside Academy

About Woodside Academy

Woodside Academy is an academy converter in Grays, Thurrock, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 660 pupils on roll. It is part of WOODSIDE ACADEMY. At the end of Key Stage 2, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 18.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 14.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Thurrock →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

660 / 660 (100%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

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

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

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

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.

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

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

Grangewood Avenue, Grays, Thurrock, RM16 2GJ

Phone

01375372513

Principal

J Ryder

Website

www.woodsideacademy.org

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Woodside Academy?

Woodside Academy is an academy converter in Grays, Thurrock, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Woodside Academy have?

Woodside Academy has 660 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Woodside Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

73% of pupils at Woodside Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Woodside Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Woodside Academy is part of WOODSIDE ACADEMY.

Where is Woodside Academy?

Woodside Academy is located at Grangewood Avenue, Grays, Thurrock, RM16 2GJ.