Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy

Primary
Free school
Ages 2 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Cuckoo Hall Lane, London, N9 8DROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy is a primary school in Enfield for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 107 schools in Enfield. It ranks 9th of 61 primary schools in Enfield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 11 June 2024, report published 15 July 2024

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

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

109 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths91%

91%, 29 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths26%

26%, 18 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score110

110, 4 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score109

109, 4 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score109

109, 4 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

720 pupils on roll, with places for 960

Eligible for free school meals37.5%

37.5%, 11 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language58.5%

58.5%, 36.9 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support20.6%

20.6%, 5.8 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.7%

4.7%, 1.3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Delta Primary School	0.2 miles	Ofsted judgements: Outstanding	67% met the expected standard
Eldon Primary School	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Good	64% met the expected standard
St Matthew's CofE Primary School	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Good	62% met the expected standard
Houndsfield Primary School	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Good	63% met the expected standard
Alma Primary School	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Good	73% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Free schools
Sector: Free school
Trust: NORTH STAR COMMUNITY TRUST LTD
Age range: 2 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Ms Nicky Ross
Phone: 02088044126
Website: woodpeckerhallacademy.org.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Cuckoo Hall Lane, London, N9 8DR
Local authority: Enfield
URN: 136952

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.