Woodford County High School
11+ Admissions Guide 2026

How to get into Woodford County High School

Grammar SchoolEssex, Greater London9 days until registration opensOfsted: Good

Gender

Girls

Exam Board

Redbridge 11 Plus Selection Test

Places (Year 7)

180

Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio

18.9:1

Healthy

About Woodford County High School

Woodford County High School is a place where academically ambitious girls thrive, supported by teachers with deep subject expertise who foster genuine enthusiasm for learning. The curriculum is notably rigorous, with all pupils studying triple science and a language at GCSE, plus options including Latin and classical studies. Music and drama play a significant role in school life, alongside an impressive range of clubs and societies, many led by sixth formers. With outstanding sixth-form provision and strong pathways into medicine, dentistry and veterinary science, this is a school that prepares confident, articulate young women for competitive university places and beyond.

Subjects Tested

MathsEnglishVerbal ReasoningNon-Verbal Reasoning

Ages & Pupils

1,245

Total pupils

Ofsted Rating

Good

Overall effectiveness

Inspected 22/11/2022

Quality of Education

Outstanding

Behaviour & Attitudes

Good

Personal Development

Good

Leadership & Management

Good

Sixth Form Provision

Outstanding

Academic Performance

Attainment 8

80.1

Average GCSE score across 8 subjects

National average46.2

GCSE Grade 5+

98.9%

Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths

National average45.3%

School Profile

School Size
1,245 pupilsAbout Average
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
18.9:1Healthy
Consortium
School's Own

Admissions

Published Admission Number
180 places
Qualifying Score
Set annually by committee
Out of Catchment
Accepts students from outside catchment area
Catchment Area
Common Catchment Area (in practice no places awarded outside catchment)
Free School Meals
Up to 45 places (25%) reserved for Pupil Premium pupils in catchment area

Student Demographics

12.4%

Free School Meals

68%

English as Additional Language

0.16%

EHCP

2.97%

SEN Support

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