Woodford Halse Church of England Primary Academy

About Woodford Halse Church of England Primary Academy

A friendly village primary school offering a nurturing and engaging environment, with an amazing outdoor space and a strong community feel. We aim to be 'Ready, Resilient, Respectful and Reflective' and these are our school values, backed up by our belief in children also being Spiritual.

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Key Facts

Students 200

Head/Principal Miss Alison Crockford

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.7

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 4.3

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 5.0

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 43 responses • 18.7% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

86.1% positive 14% negative

My child feels safe at this school

79.1% positive 21% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

58.2% positive 32.6% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

83.8% positive 4.7% negative

My child does well at this school

90.7% positive 7% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 43 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

10.5

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

36.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

70.0%

Reading

Avg score: 103.0

42.0%

Maths

Avg score: 98.0

58.0%

Writing

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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Emily J Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 10, 2022

5.0

"Fantastic School Experience"

Woodford Halse Primary Academy has exceeded our expectations. The 'Woodford Way' curriculum is engaging, and the outdoor space is a wonderland for kids. We love the emphasis on being 'ready, resilient, respectful and reflective' - it's something we can see them applying in daily life.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sofia B Unconfirmed

Parent Feb 15, 2022

5.0

"Wonderful Curriculum"

I'm so impressed with the 'Woodford Way' curriculum - it's holistic and engaging. My child loves the forest school sessions and the swimming pool is a bonus. The staff are always supportive and communicate well with parents.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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James T Unconfirmed

Parent Oct 25, 2021

4.0

"Some Good, Some Room for Improvement"

We've had a mixed experience at Woodford Halse. The outdoor space is amazing, and the staff are generally great. However, we've found the communication with parents to be a bit patchy at times, and some of the resources feel a bit outdated.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 4/5

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Kieran R Unconfirmed

Parent Jun 20, 2021

5.0

"A Truly Special Place"

We had our children at Woodford Halse for several years and can honestly say it's a school like no other. The community feel is palpable, and the staff are truly dedicated to the children. We were sad to leave but are so grateful for the experience our children had.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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