Ofsted

Our most recent Ofsted inspection was in October 2024, where the school remained good in all areas. You can read the report from this inspection here.

Key Quotes:

"Woodford Halse is a caring and nurturing school. The school has a strong community feel, and parents spoke of it feeling like a family."

"Pupils value the opportunities to learn outside and in the school’s own woodland."

"Pupils particularly enjoy the opportunity to explore their own interests and talents through the school’s wider opportunities curriculum."

"The school takes swift action to address any incidents of bullying. It ensures that tailored support is in place for all pupils concerned. Pupils talk positively about attending sessions where they learn strategies to control their emotions."

"In both the Nursery and the Reception Year, children demonstrate high levels of self-control. They remain focused on activities for sustained periods. Children are prepared well for their next stage of education."

"The school’s new wider curriculum is ambitious."

"The school’s work to promote pupils’ personal development is a real strength."

"Lessons focus on broadening pupils’ horizons and developing their perspective of the world. The school’s ‘Woodford way’ curriculum equips pupils with the important knowledge they need to be prepared for life in a multicultural society. As a result, pupils are very well prepared for life in modern Britain."