The Woodside Primary Academy
Wood Street, London, E17 3JXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Woodside Primary Academy is a primary school in Waltham Forest for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 84 schools in Waltham Forest. It ranks 22nd of 48 primary schools in Waltham Forest. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in July 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 July 2016, report published 15 September 2016
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 May 2023
Pupils are extremely proud members of the school community and would recommend it to others. They are happy and safe and have many adults they can speak to if they are worried or upset. Lessons on healthy relationships and how to be safe start in the Nursery and are built on year on year. The majority of parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school. They appreciated the regular communication and approachability of staff and leaders. Parents have many opportunities to attend workshops and events within the school. Staff expect the very best from pupils at all times. Behaviour in lessons and across the school is consistently calm. Most pupils take part in the many extra-curricular activities that are on offer. These range from Spanish, sports, music and science clubs. Staff plan visits to strengthen the curriculum carefully but also to broaden the pupils' life experiences. Older pupils, for example, still fondly remember their visit to the beach from when they were in Reception. All stakeholders commented on the strong community feel at the school, despite its large size and split sites.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
139 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
1,188 pupils on roll, with places for 1,260
Schools near The Woodside Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School | 0.2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Thorpe Hall Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
| Emmanuel Community School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 38% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 96% met the expected standard |
| Henry Maynard Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Shane Tewes
- Phone
- 02085205168
- Address
- Wood Street, London, E17 3JX
- Local authority
- Waltham Forest
- URN
- 139016
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.