Woodgrange Infant School is a primary school in London, serving pupils aged 3 to 7. 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.

Woodgrange Infant School currently has around 379 pupils on roll, which is about 105% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.5% boys and 51.5% girls. Around 19.0% 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 6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 18.3%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 30.1%. bangladeshi pupils make up about 17.7% , followed by other white at 12.7%

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Sebert Road, London, E7 0NJ
Website: www.woodgrange.newham.sch.uk/
Telephone: 02085342120
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Newham
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs S Soyler
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 102722

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 25/03/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 7
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 360
Number of Pupils: 379
Number of Boys: 184
Number of Girls: 195

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6% 4%
Persistent absence: 18.3% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British30.10%114
Bangladeshi17.70%67
Other White12.70%48
Pakistani8.70%33
Indian7.40%28
Other Mixed4.00%15
African3.20%12
White and Asian2.60%10
Gypsy/Roma2.40%9
Other Black2.40%9
White and Black Caribbean2.10%8
Other (any other ethnic group)2.10%8
White and Black African1.60%6
Irish1.60%6
Other Asian0.80%3
Caribbean0.50%2
Unclassified0.30%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Kay Rowe Nursery School
Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH
4out of 4 385 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Acacia Nursery
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4out of 4 1,691 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
St Stephen's Nursery School
Whitfield Road , E6 1AS
4out of 4 1,779 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Ronald Openshaw Nursery School
Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP
4out of 4 2,272 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre
Sheringham Avenue , Manor Park E12 5PB
4out of 4 2,387 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Woodgrange Infant School
Sebert Road , E7 0NJ
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Godwin Junior School
Cranmer Road , Forest Gate E7 0JW
3out of 4 122 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Sandringham Primary School
Sandringham Road , E7 8ED
4out of 4 725 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Sandringham Infant School
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- not rated 725 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Sandringham Junior School
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- not rated 725 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Forest Gate Community School
Forest Lane , E7 9BB
- not rated 465 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Forest Gate Community School
Forest Lane , E7 9BB
4out of 4 465 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Angela's Ursuline School
St George's Road , Forest Gate E7 8HU
4out of 4 1,091 yd Voluntary aided school No Girls More About School
Stratford School Academy
Upton Lane , Forest Gate E7 9PR
3out of 4 1,303 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Stratford School
Upton Lane , Forest Gate E7 9PR
- not rated 1,303 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
London Academy of Excellence
Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ
- not rated 2,703 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy
326 Barking Road , East Ham E6 2BB
- not rated 3,031 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre)
275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF
- not rated 3,041 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Newham College of Further Education
East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER
- not rated 3,067 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Buxton School
234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN
3out of 4 1,311 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
School 21
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- not rated 2,445 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Harris Academy Chobham
40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD
- not rated 2,732 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Lyceum Newham
Bignold Hall , Bignold Road E7 0EX
- not rated 503 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Laurel Leaf School
362 Romford Road , Forest Gate E7 8BS
- not rated 564 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School
Zakariya Primary School
447-451 Romford Road , Forest Gate E7 8AB
- not rated 577 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Quwwat Ul Islam Girls' School
16 Chaucer Road , Forest Gate E7 9NB
- not rated 860 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Gurney School
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- not rated 1,249 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.