Roding Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding

Roding Lane North, Woodford Bridge, Woodford Green, IG8 8NPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Roding Primary School is a primary school in Redbridge for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 93 schools in Redbridge. It ranks 41st of 49 primary schools in Redbridge. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 26 November 2024, report published 13 January 2025

This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.

Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 26 November 2024

Pupils flourish in this welcoming and inclusive school that fosters friendship. It equips deaf and hearing pupils with the skills to become fluent British Sign Language (BSL) communicators. This shared language develops understanding between pupils. Older pupils in particular value the communication skills they acquire. The school sets high standards for pupils to learn well and succeed. Its actions demonstrate the school's vision of 'Free to Achieve'. The high quality of support that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive gives them the best chance to learn well. All pupils achieve well. Pupils behave considerately and respect each other's differences. They are happy to help their peers succeed in all aspects of school life. Pupils are confident that staff will help them swiftly should they have any concerns. Pupils are encouraged to develop new talents and interests. The school gives pupils the support they need to attend clubs, from cheerleading and choir to magic maths. Pupils carry out many varied leadership responsibilities, such as being charity champions, play leaders or part of the democratically elected school council. Pupils are responsible citizens. They take pride as 'Guardians of the Green' and make their locality a better place.

What the school should improve

  • The checks that teachers make on pupils' written work in some subjects do not address correct letter formation and the spelling of important subject-specific vocabulary routinely well. As a result, pupils do not learn as well as they could. The school should make sure that subject leaders equip teachers to address any weaknesses in pupils' work quickly so that pupils demonstrate and use their knowledge of the curriculum confidently.
  • The school has prioritised BSL and does not provide the opportunity for pupils to study a foreign language in the timetabled curriculum. This means that pupils are not well equipped for their learning in secondary school. The school should review the curriculum subjects on offer and ensure that it teaches all aspects of the foreign languages curriculum so that pupils are fully prepared for the next stage of their education.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

53 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths60%

60%, 2 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths11%

11%, 3 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

438 pupils on roll, with places for 480

Eligible for free school meals21.5%

21.5%, 5 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language47.3%

47.3%, 25.7 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support11%

11%, 3.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan7.8%

7.8%, 1.8 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Roding Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Ray Lodge Primary School0.5 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standard73% met the expected standard
Glade Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good79% met the expected standard
Gilbert Colvin Primary School0.9 milesOfsted judgements: Good75% met the expected standard
Parkhill Junior School1 mileOfsted: Good82% met the expected standard
Parkhill Infants' School1 mileOfsted: GoodNot published

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Ms Melissa Nwankiti
Address
Roding Lane North, Woodford Bridge, Woodford Green, IG8 8NP
Local authority
Redbridge
URN
102830

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.