Woodford County High School
Woodford Green, Essex · IG8 9LA
Woodford County High School for Girls is a selective girls' grammar school in suburban Essex serving 1,238 pupils from age 11 through to A-Level. The school emphasises holistic development, balancing academic rigour with pastoral care and extracurricular opportunity. Leadership messaging foregrounds mentoring, confidence-building, and innovation within a traditionally-rooted framework.
- →Selective grammar entry; strong academic selectivity and peer group
- →All-girls environment designed to support female confidence and leadership
- →Strong pastoral support and mentoring culture explicitly stated in school messaging
- →Established sixth form with broad A-Level provision and university progression
Who thrives here
Academically capable girls who thrive in a single-sex environment and value strong pastoral support and leadership development. Pupils who benefit from mentoring and want a broad, balanced sixth form experience.
Strengths at a glance
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At a glance
Contact & visit
High Road
Woodford Green, Essex
IG8 9LA
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Woodford County High School cost?
Woodford County High School is a state grammar school, so there are no tuition fees — places are free and allocated by the 11-plus exam and the school’s admissions criteria.
How do you get into Woodford County High School?
Woodford County High School admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by 11+ Selective Examination. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Woodford County High School's exam results?
At Woodford County High School, 37.2% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 85.1% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Woodford County High School a boarding school?
Woodford County High School is a day school in Woodford Green and does not offer boarding.
What is Woodford County High School's latest inspection rating?
Ofsted rated Woodford County High School “Good” (2022).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Strong mentoring and pastoral care investment
✓Female confidence and leadership development in single-sex setting
✓Supportive, vibrant community culture
✓Broad extracurricular and enrichment offer
✓Effective transition support for new joiners
Common concerns
!Not yet Ofsted inspected—no independent validation of provision quality or safeguarding
!Unknown fee structure and scholarship availability create uncertainty for families
!Limited visible detail on exam results, university destinations, or specific subject strengths