Winston Way Academy, based in Ilford, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Winston Way Academy currently has around 613 pupils on roll, which is about 90% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.6% boys and 49.4% girls. Around 30.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 10.4%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with indian pupils forming the largest group at around 28.9%. bangladeshi pupils make up about 20.9% , followed by pakistani at 18.3%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Winston Way, Ilford, IG1 2WS |
| Website: | https://www.winstonwayacademy.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02084785626 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Redbridge |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr David Booth |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 143617 |
Ofsted inspection date: 27/06/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 678 |
| Number of Pupils: | 613 |
| Number of Boys: | 310 |
| Number of Girls: | 303 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 10.4% | 8.2% |
| Indian | 28.90% | 177 |
| Bangladeshi | 20.90% | 128 |
| Pakistani | 18.30% | 112 |
| Other White | 10.80% | 66 |
| African | 7.30% | 45 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.80% | 17 |
| Other Mixed | 2.10% | 13 |
| White and Asian | 1.50% | 9 |
| Unclassified | 1.30% | 8 |
| Other Asian | 1.10% | 7 |
| Caribbean | 1.10% | 7 |
| White British | 1.10% | 7 |
| White and Black African | 0.80% | 5 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.80% | 5 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 3 |
| Other Black | 0.50% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre Sheringham Avenue , Manor Park E12 5PB | 4out of 4 | 1,693 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston Way Academy Winston Way , IG1 2WS | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winston Way Primary School Winston Way , IG1 2WS | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School Gordon Road , IG1 1SA | - not rated | 495 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School Gordon Road , IG1 1SA | 3out of 4 | 495 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gordon Primary School Gordon Primary School , IG1 1SU | 3out of 4 | 589 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilford Ursuline High School Morland Road , IG1 4JU | - not rated | 943 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford Morland Road , IG1 4JU | 3out of 4 | 943 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Palmer Catholic Academy Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU | 3out of 4 | 1,192 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Palmer Catholic School Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU | - not rated | 1,192 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road , IG2 6HX | 4out of 4 | 2,102 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loxford School of Science and Technology Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | - not rated | 1,363 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 873 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 1,363 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 2,167 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The John Barker Centre 474 High Road , Seven Kings IG1 1UE | - not rated | 868 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenarm College 20 Coventry Road , IG1 4QR | - not rated | 933 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak House School 61 South Park Drive , IG3 9AB | - not rated | 1,014 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ursuline Prep School Ilford 2-4 Coventry Road , IG1 4QR | - not rated | 1,020 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School for Girls 20-22 Park Avenue , IG1 4RS | - not rated | 1,043 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.