Woodford County High School
School summary
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.
How hard is it to get in?
Very competitive · 3 of 5 on the Passmate scale. Demand comfortably exceeds the 180 Year 7 places each year - a clear pass, not a borderline one, is what wins a place.
Where every mark matters.
Places are limited and demand is high, so exam performance is what sets candidates apart. Passmate turns the months ahead into ten focused minutes a day on the exact topics this school tests.
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Latest results
Attainment 8
80.1
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
99%
National average 47%
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Good
- Last inspected
- 22 November 2022
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.
School life & ethos
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 2.97%
- EHC plans
- 0.16%
- English as additional language
- 68%
- Free school meals
- 12.4%
Schools nearby
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Sidcup, Greater London
Beths Grammar School
Bexley, Greater London
Dartford Grammar School
Dartford, South East
Dartford Grammar School for Girls
Dartford, South East
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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
Passmate rating: benchmarked against every selective school in England using official admissions data. It measures demand for places, not school quality. Updated July 2026.
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.