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London grammar school

Woodford County High School

High Road, Woodford Green, London IG8 9LA

Last checked 15 October 2026 · Source: DfE GIAS

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Who can apply
Girls
Entrance test
Redbridge 11 Plus
Papers by
GL Assessment
Ranking (GCSE)
#22

Woodford County High School at a glance

Entrance test
Redbridge 11 Plus
Papers by GL Assessment

For September 2028 entry · children now in Year 5

Registration opens
Not confirmed yet
Usually opens in the spring/summer before the test. We'll show the date once the organiser publishes it.
Registration closes
Not confirmed yet
Test day
Not confirmed yet
Results
Not confirmed yet
National Offer Day
1 March 2028

September 2027 entry · children now in Year 6

Results
21 October 2026
Apply to your council by
31 October 2026
National Offer Day
1 March 2027
Qualifying score
104 (single standardised score)

Dates and scores are shown only once we've checked them against the official admissions information. Always confirm with the test organiser before you rely on them.

Key dates

For September 2028 entry · children now in Year 5

  • Not confirmed yet

    Registration opens

    Usually opens in the spring/summer before the test. We'll show the date once the organiser publishes it.

  • Not confirmed yet

    Registration closes

  • Not confirmed yet

    Test day

  • Not confirmed yet

    Results

National dates for England

  1. 31 October 2027

    Secondary school application deadlineNext

    Apply through your local council, listing the grammar schools you want.

  2. 1 March 2028

    National Offer Day

    Councils tell families which secondary school place they have been offered.

Add these dates to your calendar

The Redbridge 11 Plus dates for this year haven't been confirmed on our site yet — see the official London Borough of Redbridge page(opens in a new tab).

See the typical 11+ timeline

September 2027 entry · children now in Year 6

Test day
18 September 2026(passed)
Results
21 October 2026
Apply to your council by
31 October 2026
National Offer Day
1 March 2027

Qualifying score: 104 (standardised) · Minimum threshold score of 104 for all applicants; no one scoring lower than 104 is added to the ranked list or waiting list. Meeting the threshold does not guarantee an offer.

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Prepare for Woodford County High School

Practice matched to the GL Assessment papers this school's test uses.

GL Assessment paper packs

Timed practice papers with marking and a report on what to work on next.

Next mock exam

GL mock day — Autumn 2026 (Year 5)

Year 5 GL mock season 2026–27

Dates to be confirmed

Free sample paper

Every child gets a free sample paper in each subject with a free parent account, with a report and an estimated standardised score.

About Woodford County High School

Woodford County High School is a school in Woodford Green, London, with a sixth form, and its records show a girls' intake. It has 1245 students, and the school reports that 99% complete their A Levels. It states its values as aspiration, community, independence, integrity and perseverance.

The entrance test

Children applying for Year 7 sit the Redbridge 11 Plus, run by London Borough of Redbridge.

Papers by: GL Assessment.

Checked against the official admissions information. What the exam boards mean

Our guide to the Redbridge 11 Plus: format, dates and other schools that use it →

Catchment area

London area with girls entry

Catchment rules can change each year. The school's admissions policy has the final word.

School results2024/25

RankRanked #22
Ranking (England)
Among English grammar schools, by GCSE Attainment 8
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GCSE Attainment 8
80.1 out of 90
98.9% got grade 5+ in English and maths
A level points per entry
42.8(B+ average)

Source: DfE school performance tables, 2024/25. Results reflect who a school admits as well as its teaching. See all grammar school rankings and how they work

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Common questions

Which 11+ test does Woodford County High School use?
Children applying for Year 7 at Woodford County High School sit the Redbridge 11 Plus, run by London Borough of Redbridge.
What format is the Redbridge 11 Plus?
The Redbridge 11 Plus papers are written by GL Assessment. The subjects, timings and question types are set for each test, so check the official familiarisation material for the exact format.
Is Woodford County High School for boys or girls?
Woodford County High School admits girls into Year 7.
When is the Redbridge 11 Plus for 2027 entry?
The Redbridge 11 Plus for September 2027 entry is on 18 September 2026. Registration closes on 15 June 2026.
What is the pass mark for Woodford County High School?
Redbridge 11 Plus: the qualifying score for 2027 entry is 104, a single standardised score. Minimum threshold score of 104 for all applicants; no one scoring lower than 104 is added to the ranked list or waiting list. Meeting the threshold does not guarantee an offer. A score at this level doesn't guarantee a place: Woodford County High School offers places under its own admissions policy.
When are the Redbridge 11 Plus results for 2027 entry?
Results for September 2027 entry are sent to families on 21 October 2026.
How can my child prepare for the Woodford County High School 11+?
The Redbridge 11 Plus papers are written by GL Assessment, so practise with papers in that style under timed conditions. On Academy11+ you'll find GL Assessment mock exams and a free sample paper, with a report on what to work on next.
Where is Woodford County High School?
Woodford County High School is at High Road, Woodford Green, London IG8 9LA.