Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy is a primary school in London, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a free schools and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a none religious character.
Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy currently has around 780 pupils on roll, which is about 81% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.8% boys and 51.2% girls. Around 37.9% 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 5.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11.7%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with other white pupils forming the largest group at around 39.5%. african pupils make up about 16.2%
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: | Cuckoo Hall Lane, London, N9 8DR |
| Website: | https://www.woodpeckerhallacademy.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02088044126 |
| School Type: | Free schools |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Enfield |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Nicky Ross |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 136952 |
Ofsted inspection date: 11/06/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 960 |
| Number of Pupils: | 780 |
| Number of Boys: | 381 |
| Number of Girls: | 399 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 11.7% | 8.2% |
| Other White | 39.50% | 308 |
| African | 16.20% | 126 |
| White British | 9.10% | 71 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 8.30% | 65 |
| Caribbean | 5.30% | 41 |
| Other Mixed | 4.20% | 33 |
| Bangladeshi | 2.90% | 23 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.80% | 22 |
| Other Asian | 2.30% | 18 |
| Unclassified | 2.10% | 16 |
| Indian | 1.90% | 15 |
| Other Black | 1.70% | 13 |
| Pakistani | 1.40% | 11 |
| White and Black African | 0.90% | 7 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.60% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 0.50% | 4 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.10% | 1 |
| Chinese | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Gardens Nursery 82 Peel Close , Chingford E4 6XQ | - not rated | 2,586 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy Cuckoo Hall Lane , N9 8DR | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cuckoo Hall Academy Cuckoo Hall Lane , Edmonton N9 8DR | - not rated | 64 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cuckoo Hall Primary School Cuckoo Hall Lane , Edmonton N9 8DR | - not rated | 64 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Delta Primary School Nightingale Road , 206a N9 8PT | - not rated | 415 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eldon Primary School Eldon Road , Edmonton N9 8LG | 3out of 4 | 862 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turin Grove School Turin Road , Edmonton N9 8DQ | - not rated | 368 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nightingale Academy 34 Turin Road , Edmonton N9 8DQ | - not rated | 368 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| AIM Academy North London 34 Turin Road , N9 8DQ | 3out of 4 | 469 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heron Hall Academy Queensway , EN3 4SA | 3out of 4 | 1,283 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School 196 Southbury Road , EN1 1YQ | 3out of 4 | 2,219 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enfield College 73 Hertford Road , EN3 5HA | - not rated | 2,027 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Hadley 143 South Street , EN3 4PX | 3out of 4 | 858 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmonton County School Great Cambridge Road , EN1 1HQ | - not rated | 1,830 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmonton County School Little Bury Street , Edmonton N9 9JZ | 3out of 4 | 2,653 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Academy 85 Bounces Road , Edmonton N9 8LD | - not rated | 1,140 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Secondary Support Centre Swan Annexe , 219 High Street EN3 4DX | - not rated | 1,206 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbury Unit Bury Street , Edmonton N9 7JR | - not rated | 1,568 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School 105 The Ride , EN3 7DL | 4out of 4 | 1,770 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alternative Centre of Education 45/51 Market Square , Edmonton Green N9 0TZ | - not rated | 1,865 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.