Woodford County High School 11+
Crucial 11+ info, past 11+ papers and practice 11+ papers for Woodford County High School.
How to get into Woodford County High School
Woodford County High School is a selective secondary school in Redbridge, London. To get into Woodford County High School children need to pass the school's 11+ entrance test. Here is the step-by-step guide to getting your child into Woodford County High School with all the important information you need to know.
Admission Requirements
Children born between 1st September 2013 and 31st August 2014 are eligible for Year 7 entry in September 2025 (see key dates). The school offers 180 places annually [1].
Registration for the Redbridge 11+ opens on 1st May 2025 and closes at 5pm on 15th June 2025 (see key dates). Families must register through the London Borough of Redbridge website, and late applications are not accepted under any circumstances.
- All girls must achieve the pass mark of 104 or above on the examination
- Families must provide proof of address and proof of date of birth
- Priority is given to girls living within the Common Catchment Area - no child living outside this area has ever been offered a place
- Contact details available in the school information section
Application Process
Year 7 admissions are managed by the London Borough of Redbridge (LBR). Registration occurs in Year 5, leading to testing in Year 6 and entry in Year 7.
Families must first register their daughter to take the test through the Redbridge website. The examination takes place on Friday 19th September 2025 (see key dates).
- Results are released in mid-October 2025 (see key dates)
- Families must name the school on their secondary school Common Application Form, available from early September and due by 31st October 2025 (see key dates)
- The school hosts a Live Online Admissions Information Event at 6:30pm on 8th May 2025 (see key dates)
- Open Evening takes place on Wednesday 8th October 2025 (see key dates)
- Families are advised to visit the school ahead of registration
Examination Details
Woodford County High School uses the GL Assessment 11+ exam as part of the Redbridge 11+ system. The test consists of two multiple-choice papers, each lasting approximately one hour.
Paper One tests English and Verbal Reasoning, while Paper Two covers Mathematics and Non-Verbal Reasoning. All questions are multiple-choice and results are standardised and age-weighted for fairness.
- Children use question booklets and separate answer sheets
- Both papers are taken on the same day with a short break between
- Children take the test at one of the Redbridge grammar schools
- No parking is available except for disabled badge holders - families should use public transport
Oversubscription Criteria
Grammar schools are often oversubscribed with qualified children. In September 2024, 1,141 girls took the test and 447 met the pass mark, but only 180 places were available.
Priority for the 180 places follows this order: looked after and previously looked after children, up to 45 places for catchment area children entitled to pupil premium, then other catchment area children by score merit.
- Children with an Education, Health and Care Plan naming the school
- Finally, children living outside the catchment area by total standardised score
- Distance is used as a tiebreaker for children with identical scores
- No child scoring below 104 will be added to the waiting list
Preparation Guidance
Building a good knowledge base is important before the 11 plus, using a 'little and often' approach with regular 20-30 minute study sessions for children aged 10-11.
Data suggests that pupils scoring consistently 90%+ in practice tests should be on track to pass the examination. Families should consider carefully if their daughter has the ability to take the tests and consult with her headteacher or class teacher.
- Free preparation resources available at practice papers section
- Tutoring recommendations at tutor guidance section
- GL Assessment provides free familiarisation materials with examples of skills and question types
- Even if the school thinks a child has ability to take the test, this does not guarantee a place will be offered as the school is oversubscribed
Practical Advice
Families should prepare thoroughly for the examination day and understand what to expect. The Redbridge 11+ selection test is designed to be challenging.
Passing the 11 plus does not guarantee allocation of a place at the preferred school. Schools work through admissions criteria to prioritise children for places.
- Ensure children are familiar with multiple-choice answer sheet marking
- Practice working under timed conditions with short breaks
- Plan transport in advance as parking is very restricted
- Consider backup school options within the Redbridge area
- Attend the school's information events to understand the process fully
- For specific advice, contact details available in the school information section
Redbridge 11+ Information
In order to get into Woodford County High School, children need to pass the Redbridge 11+. This 11+ test is written by GL Assessment for use by the school's admissions process.
Redbridge 11+ Subjects & Structure
The Redbridge 11+ requires children to complete tests in the following subjects:
- English
- Verbal Reasoning
- Maths
- Non-Verbal Reasoning
The admissions process for Woodford County High School involves a selective examination known as the Redbridge 11 plus. This assessment is designed to evaluate the academic potential of prospective students across a range of subjects.
The exam consists of two multiple-choice papers, each lasting one hour. The first paper assesses the candidate's proficiency in English and Verbal Reasoning, while the second paper focuses on Maths and Non-Verbal Reasoning. These subjects are chosen to provide a comprehensive evaluation of the student's abilities in both linguistic and numerical domains.
By testing a diverse set of skills, the Redbridge 11 plus aims to identify students who demonstrate the aptitude and potential to thrive in the academically challenging environment offered by Woodford County High School.
Other Schools using Redbridge 11+
As well as Woodford County High School, several other schools also use Redbridge 11+. These are:
Redbridge 11+ Marking Process
The reality of 11+ tests, selective education and academic institutions such as Woodford County High School is that only children with particularly high marks are admitted. Hence why it is important that children perform well in their 11+ papers.
Different schools (and different 11+ tests) have different marking processes. Some tests are marked in person, some remotely, while others utilise computer-based optical recognition technologies for quickly marking multiple-choice answer sheets.
Many 11+ tests are age-standardised to ensure younger children are not disadvantaged (i.e. their marks may be moderated depending on the month in which they were born). While creative writing papers can be used as tie-breakers, multiple-choice tests in Maths, Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning normally make up the bulk of a child's marks. The specific details and weightings can vary from year to year.
It's worth remembering that once children's 11+ tests are being marked, the admissions process is completely outside of the parents' control. Hence, parents should not worry themselves about whether their child has got a place!
Redbridge 11+ Pass Mark
The pass mark for the Redbridge 11+ changes every year and isn't generally made public knowledge. This is due to the academic strength of the children taking the test varying and how challenging the test ends up being (as well as plenty of other smaller variables).
Hence, as a vague rule-of-thumb, it's recommended that children aim for roughly 75-80% in their practice tests. Whilst this won't guarantee them a place at Woodford County High School, it's a ballpark exam result figure for successful candidates.
Key Dates for the Woodford County High School 11+ Entrance Tests
Here are all the important dates for the 11+ tests (to get into Woodford County High School) as well as other relevant dates.
| Date | Event | Calendar Link |
|---|---|---|
| 01/05/2025 | Registration Opens For The Redbridge 11 Plus Selection Test | Add Dates to Calendar |
| 15/06/2025 | Registration Closes For The Redbridge 11 Plus Selection Test At 5pm | |
| 19/09/2025 | Redbridge 11 Plus Selection Test Takes Place | |
| Late October | Deadline To Apply For Secondary School Places | |
| 02/03/2026 | National School Offers Day |
Although the utmost care has been taken to gather these dates, parents should treat them as a guide and check with Woodford County High School as they may well change.
11+ Tutor for Woodford County High School
As the Redbridge 11+ entrance process is particularly gruelling, we would highly recommend using an 11+ private tutor.
Why use a private 11+ tutor?
Personal tutors have the experience and expertise to help children pass their 11+ exams. They know the requirements of the GL Assessment 11+ tests inside-out and can provide tailored support to give children the best possible chance of success. It's also important to bear in mind that plenty of other children will be using private tutors too.
11+ tutors don't need to be face-to-face, plenty of children use online 11+ tutors.
11+ tutors can also provide regular progress reports and feedback, helping parents to monitor their child's progress and make any necessary adjustments to their preparation.
Most importantly, using an 11+ tutor helps ensure that the preparation work gets done!
Private 11+ Tutors for the Woodford County High School 11+ Tests
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11+ Past Papers for Woodford County High School
Unfortunately, Woodford County High School has not made any of their 11+ past papers publicly available. However, you can use However, you can use 11+ practice papers from other exam boards (such as GL Assessment, CEM and CSSE) to help your child prepare.
11+ Practice Papers for Woodford County High School
Here are some superb free 11+ practice papers that children can download and use to help prepare for the Redbridge 11+ Ensure you double-check with Woodford County High School which subjects and topics your child's 11+ tests are in to ensure you prepare for the right tests.
This is just a sample of our extensive collection of 11+ practice papers. Please click here to see the full collection.
11+ Practice Papers for Woodford County High School by Bond
These Free GL 11+ Practice Papers were published by Bond and cover and cover all the main 11+ subjects: English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning. As such they are very helpful for children hoping to pass the Redbridge 11+ to get into Woodford County High School.
| Exam Board | Subject | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | English | ||
| GL Assessment | Maths | ||
| GL Assessment | Non-Verbal Reasoning | ||
| GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning | ||
| GL Assessment | Mixed |
11+ Practice Papers for Woodford County High School by GL Assessment
These Free GL 11+ Practice Papers were published by GL Assessment themselves. As with the Bond papers, they cover all the main 11+ subjects: English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning. They remain useful and we encourage parents to download and use them with their children to help them get into Woodford County High School.
| Exam Board | Subject | Answer Sheet | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | English | |||
| GL Assessment | Maths | |||
| GL Assessment | Non-Verbal Reasoning | |||
| GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning | |||
| GL Assessment | Mixed |
11+ Practice Papers for Woodford County High School by Exam Ninja
These Free 11+ Practice Tests by Exam Ninja are extremely useful. They are straight-forward 10-question tests in Maths and English, following the same GL Assessment style (and multiple-choice format) as the Redbridge 11+.
| Exam Board | Subject | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | Maths | ||
| GL Assessment | English |
11+ Practice Papers for Woodford County High School by Owl Tutors
These Free 11+ Practice Papers were published by Owl Tutors. These too are written in a GL Assessment style and make useful practice for children hoping to get into Woodford County High School.
| Exam Board | Subject | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | English | ||
| GL Assessment | Writing | ||
| GL Assessment | Maths | ||
| GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning |
11+ Practice Papers for Woodford County High School by CGP
These Free 11+ Practice Papers were published by CGP and we thank them for granting us permission to distribute them. As with the Bond, GL Assessment and Exam Ninja papers, they're written for the GL Assessment style, in multiple-choice format and are helpful for children hoping to pass their 11+ tests and get into Woodford County High School.
| Exam Board | Subject | Answer Sheet | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | Maths | |||
| GL Assessment | English | |||
| GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning | |||
| GL Assessment | Non-Verbal Reasoning |
These Free CEM 11+ Practice Papers were published by CGP and we thank them for granting us permission to distribute them. If Woodford County High School ever used them then they don't anymore as grammar schools no longer use CEM for any of their 11+ entrance tests. However, as a general practice tool these 11+ tests remain useful.
| Exam Board | Subject | Answer Sheet | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEM | Maths | |||
| CEM | Verbal Reasoning | |||
| CEM | Non-Verbal Reasoning |
11+ Practice Papers for Woodford County High School by 11+ For You
These Free 11+ Practice Papers were published some time ago by "11+ For You".
| Exam Board | Subject | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning |
11+ Practice Papers for Woodford County High School by Examberry
These Free 11+ Practice Papers were published some time ago by "Examberry".
| Exam Board | Subject | Answer Sheet | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | Non-Verbal Reasoning |
11+ Practice Papers for Woodford County High School by Independent Junction
These Free 11+ Practice Papers were published some time ago by Independent Junction.
| Exam Board | Subject | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning |
11+ Practice Papers for Woodford County High School by IPS
These Free 11+ Practice Papers were published some time ago by IPS (Internet Primary School Ltd).
| Exam Board | Subject | Answer Sheet | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning | |||
| GL Assessment | Maths |
11+ Practice Papers for Woodford County High School by Schofield & Sims
These 11+ practice papers were published by Schofield & Sims, a large UK educational publisher.
| Exam Board | Subject | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning | ||
| GL Assessment | Maths |
School Information
Below you will find further information about Woodford County High School together with their admissions contact details.
| Address | Woodford County High School, High Road, Woodford Green, Essex IG8 9LA |
|---|---|
| School Website | https://www.woodford.redbridge.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 02085040611 |
| Email Address | enquiries@woodford.redbridge.sch.uk |
| Gender | Girls only |
| Total Year 7 Places | 180 |
| Total Pupils (Girls/Boys) | 1240 (1240 Girls / 0 Boys) |
| Headteacher | Ms Jo Pomeroy |
Woodford County High School is a girls only school. It is also a local authority maintained school, meaning the local authority oversee the funding, admissions, and overall performance of the school.
In total 1,240 pupils attend Woodford County High School and it's led by the Headteacher, Ms Jo Pomeroy.
Woodford County High School Location
Below you will find a map showing the school's location:
Ofsted Information
Woodford County High School was last inspected by Ofsted on 22/11/2022 and the inspection only lasted one day. Ofsted published their report on 07/02/2023, declaring that the school was 'Good'. This information is summarised in the table below along with a link to the full report.
Last Ofsted Report Data
| Date Inspected | Inspection Duration (Days) | Reporting Date | Rating | Full Report | 22/11/2022 | 1 | 07/02/2023 | Good | Full Report |
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Ofsted Report Summary
Woodford County High School was inspected by Ofsted on 22 November 2022 and received an overall outcome of Good. The quality of education and sixth form provision were both rated as Outstanding, demonstrating the school's exceptional academic standards and support for students in their post-16 education.
The school's behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management were all judged to be Good. This indicates that the school maintains a positive learning environment, promotes student well-being, and benefits from effective leadership and management practices.
The inspection results highlight Woodford County High School's commitment to providing a high-quality education and supporting students' personal growth and development. The school's outstanding performance in the quality of education and sixth form provision is particularly commendable.
GCSE & A-Level Subjects
Below you will find a complete list of GCSE and A-Level subjects offered to pupils at Woodford County High School for the 2022-23 academic year.
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GCSE & A-Level Performance
Below are the individual GCSE and A-Level performance tables for Woodford County High School per subject. Note that this may include children taking GCSEs early (e.g. taking a language GCSE in Year 10) or indeed a child in Year 12 retaking a GCSE.
GCSE Results Information (2022-23)
| Subject | Total Pupils | Grades Achieved | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | ||
| Art & Design (Fine Art) | 36 | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 8 |
| Biology | 175 | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | 14 | 33 | 49 | 73 |
| Chemistry | 175 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 7 | 24 | 21 | 46 | 75 |
| Classical Civilisation | 56 | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 18 | 13 |
| Computer Studies/Computing | 60 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | 12 | 8 | 30 | 6 |
| Design & Technology | 39 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 8 |
| English Language | 178 | - | - | - | - | 5 | 9 | 29 | 53 | 35 | 47 |
| English Literature | 178 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 7 | 22 | 36 | 41 | 71 |
| D&T Food Technology | 39 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 11 | 14 | 12 |
| French | 62 | - | - | - | - | 4 | 7 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 11 |
| Geography | 99 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 6 | 12 | 23 | 31 | 25 |
| German | 53 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 15 | 18 | 8 | 7 | 4 |
| History | 102 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | 7 | 13 | 29 | 49 |
| Latin | 62 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 38 |
| Mathematics | 178 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 5 | 15 | 39 | 65 | 53 |
| Music | 17 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
| Physics | 174 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 8 | 19 | 26 | 57 | 63 |
| Religious Studies | 48 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 7 | 14 | 24 |
| Physical Education/Sports Studies | 23 | - | - | - | 2 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 3 | - | 2 |
A-Level Results Information (2022-23)
| Subject | Total Pupils | Grades Achieved | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U | E | D | C | B | A | A* | |||||
| Biology | 98 | - | 1 | 9 | 25 | 25 | 17 | 19 | |||
| Chemistry | 89 | - | 2 | 4 | 19 | 23 | 29 | 9 | |||
| Classical Civilisation | 21 | - | - | - | - | 9 | 8 | 4 | |||
| Computer Studies / Computing | 7 | - | 1 | - | - | 2 | 2 | 2 | |||
| Economics | 38 | - | 2 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 5 | 4 | |||
| English Literature | 31 | - | - | 1 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 10 | |||
| Geography | 11 | - | - | - | 2 | 5 | 3 | 1 | |||
| Government and Politics | 12 | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 | |||
| History | 25 | - | - | 2 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 3 | |||
| Mathematics | 108 | - | 1 | 9 | 15 | 24 | 32 | 25 | |||
| Mathematics (Further) | 14 | - | 1 | - | 2 | 4 | 1 | 6 | |||
| Physics | 23 | - | 1 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 5 | - | |||
| Psychology | 48 | - | 1 | 2 | 7 | 14 | 18 | 6 | |||
| Religious Studies | 7 | - | - | - | 2 | 4 | 1 | - | |||
FAQ
Is Woodford County High School hard to get into?
Yes, Woodford County High School is hard to get into! Children need to pass their challenging 11+ entrance test (with a high pass mark) and there's tough competition with many other children trying to get a place for Year 7.
Is Woodford County High School a private school?
No, Woodford County High School is one of the few remaining academically selective, state-funded grammar schools left in England.
Is Woodford County High School free?
Yes, Woodford County High School is free, there are no school fees. Thus, sending your child to Woodford County High School won't cost you any money.
How do I get my child into Woodford County High School?
You need to apply to take the school's 11+ test. Contact Woodford County High School for how up to date information on how to apply (it may be automatic or it may require some forms to be filled in). More information on their 11+ entrance test can be found here.
Is Woodford County High School a girls-only school?
Yes, Woodford County High School is a girls-only school.
