Woodford County High School
Woodford Green, Essex, Greater London · IG8 9LA
A selective girls' grammar school in Woodford Green, Woodford County High School draws applicants from across Redbridge and beyond through the shared Redbridge selection test. With around 1,245 girls on roll against a capacity of 1,260, it runs close to full. The intake is strikingly diverse, with more than two-thirds of pupils speaking English as an additional language. Ofsted rated the school Good overall at its most recent inspection, while singling out both quality of education and the sixth form as Outstanding.
1,245
Pupils
Good
Ofsted
180
Places (PAN)
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- Gender
- Girls
- Type
- state grammar school
- Pupils
- 1,245
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 18.9
- Location
- Woodford Green, Essex, Greater London
- Website
- http://www.woodford.redbridge.sch.uk/
Entrance & admissions
- Consortium
- Redbridge selection test
- Exam board
- GL Assessment
- Subjects tested
- English, Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning
- Places (PAN)
- 180
- Entry age
- 11
Key dates· 2027 entry
Application deadlineNext
31 October 2026
Offers date
1 March 2027
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Attainment 8
80.1
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
99%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Results sit well above national norms: an Attainment 8 score of 80.1 dwarfs the national average of 46.9, and 99% of girls secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths against a national figure of 47%. The combination of Outstanding ratings for quality of education and the sixth form signals strength that runs from Year 7 through to A-level. Entry at 11 is genuinely competitive, with 180 places assessed across English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning using GL Assessment papers.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 2.97%
- EHC plans
- 0.16%
- English as additional language
- 68%
- Free school meals
- 12.4%
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Good
- Last inspected
- 22 November 2022
The last word
A high-performing, academically selective girls' grammar with an exceptional sixth form and a richly multilingual community. Families weighing the 11+ should prepare for a sharply contested entry.
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Woodford County High School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Woodford County High School located?
Woodford County High School is located at High Road, Woodford Green, IG8 9LA.
What type of school is Woodford County High School?
Woodford County High School is a state grammar school in Greater London.
What subjects does Woodford County High School test in the 11+?
Woodford County High School tests English, Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning at 11+.
Which exam board does Woodford County High School use for the 11+?
Woodford County High School's 11+ uses GL Assessment.
How do I apply to Woodford County High School?
For 2027 entry, the application deadline is 31 October 2026.
When are Woodford County High School 11+ offers released?
For 2027 entry, Woodford County High School releases offers on 1 March 2027.
Which consortium does Woodford County High School belong to?
Woodford County High School is part of the Redbridge selection test consortium.
How many places does Woodford County High School offer?
Woodford County High School has a published admission number of 180 places.
How many pupils attend Woodford County High School?
Woodford County High School has approximately 1,245 pupils on roll.
What is Woodford County High School's Ofsted rating?
Woodford County High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its inspection on 22 November 2022.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.