Woodbridge High School, Woodford Green, London

About Woodbridge High School, Woodford Green

”Woodbridge High School is a co-educational secondary school located in Woodford Green in the London Borough of Redbridge, London, England.The school appointed Andrew Beaumont as headmaster in 2004 after the former headmistress Barbara Haigh retired after 16 years at the school. Andrew Beaumont previously held the deputy headmaster post at Watford Grammar School for Boys. The headteacher teaches classes of Geography and RE.Woodbridge has approximately 1,500 pupils and over one hundred members of staff. The school's motto is "Pride in Achievement".The catchment area for Woodbridge is wide, and includes the Orchard Estate council housing area nearby whilst also stretching up as far as the Church End Ward in South Woodford. Many pupils come from the surrounding areas such as Walthamstow, Gants Hill and Ilford. The nearest tube stations are Woodford (10 min walk) and South Woodford (20 min walk) on the London Underground Central line.Pupil development and pastoral careA pastoral system ensures academic and personal progress, as well as a safe environment in which to learn. Pupils are placed in mixed ability tutor groups. The same team of form tutors led by the year co-ordinator stays with the group for five years until the sixth form. The welfare and progress of every pupil is monitored with annual school reports, covering their achievement, attendance and good behaviour, which was recognised in their 2005 Ofsted report. Read more

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