Located in EDGWARE, Woodcroft Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a community school 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.
Woodcroft Primary School currently has around 414 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 56.5% boys and 43.5% girls. Around 29.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 26%.
The school has a diverse intake, with other (any other ethnic group) pupils forming the largest group at around 22.2%. other white pupils make up about 16.2% , followed by african at 12.1%
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: | Goldbeaters Grove, EDGWARE, HA8 0QF |
| Website: | www.woodcroft.barnet.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 02089593244 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Barnet |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Craig Tallon |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 134677 |
Ofsted inspection date: 02/12/2014
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 414 |
| Number of Boys: | 234 |
| Number of Girls: | 180 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 26% | 8.2% |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 22.20% | 92 |
| Other White | 16.20% | 67 |
| African | 12.10% | 50 |
| Other Mixed | 11.40% | 47 |
| White British | 10.60% | 44 |
| Other Asian | 7.70% | 32 |
| Unclassified | 7.50% | 31 |
| Pakistani | 2.20% | 9 |
| White and Asian | 1.90% | 8 |
| Indian | 1.90% | 8 |
| White and Black African | 1.40% | 6 |
| Chinese | 1.40% | 6 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.00% | 4 |
| Other Black | 1.00% | 4 |
| Caribbean | 0.70% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.50% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodcroft Junior School Goldbeaters Grove , HA8 0QF | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft Infant School Goldbeaters Grove , Burnt Oak HA8 0QF | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft Primary School Goldbeaters Grove , HA8 0QF | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orion Primary School Grahame Park Way , NW7 2AL | 4out of 4 | 510 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Annunciation RC Junior School The Meads , Burnt Oak HA8 9HQ | 4out of 4 | 552 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saracens High School Corner Mead , NW9 4AS | 3out of 4 | 1,088 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Catholic High School Great Strand , Colindale NW9 5PE | 3out of 4 | 1,309 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Copthall School Pursley Road , Mill Hill NW7 2EP | - not rated | 1,526 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Copthall School Pursley Road , Mill Hill NW7 2EP | 3out of 4 | 1,526 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hasmonean High School for Girls 2 - 4 Page Street , Mill Hill NW7 2EU | 3out of 4 | 1,578 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hendon College Corner Mead , Grahame Park Way NW9 5RA | - not rated | 1,065 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's and St John's CofE School Bennett House , Sunningfields Road NW4 4QR | 3out of 4 | 2,905 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's and St John's CofE School Bennett House , Sunningfields Road NW4 4QR | - not rated | 2,905 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy Spur Road , HA8 8DE | 3out of 4 | 3,199 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menorah Grammar School Abbots Road , HA8 0QS | - not rated | 841 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Martin's School 22 Goodwyn Avenue , Mill Hill NW7 3RG | - not rated | 966 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park PRU Silkstream Road , HA8 0DA | - not rated | 1,286 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate School Edgware Community Hospital , Burnt Oak Broadway HA8 0AD | 4out of 4 | 1,475 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Northgate School Edgware Community Hospital , Burnt Oak Broadway HA8 0AD | - not rated | 1,475 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.