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What is Winston Way Academy's Ofsted rating?

Winston Way Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2023).

Where is Winston Way Academy located?

Winston Way Academy is located in Ilford, Essex, London, IG1 2WS.

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Winston Way Academy serves students aged 3 to 11.

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Winston Way Academy — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Winston Way Academy

Winston Way Academy is a primary academy in Ilford, London. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

In terms of academic performance, Winston Way Academy has 58% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 303 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 16.9%, 27% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 4.5%.

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OfstedGood · 2023KS2 expected58%Attendance95.5%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Winston Way Academy?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 3–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 303 pupils
SEN support: 16% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Below par for its intake

Winston Way Academy is in the lower half for KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) among schools with a similar intake (21–31% of pupils eligible for free school meals).

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Environment score: 17/100

Below-average surroundings

Air quality5/100

Transport access41/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Winston Way Academy

At Winston Way Academy, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

70% met the expected standard in reading and 84% in maths.

Attendance at Winston Way Academy

Winston Way Academy has an overall absence rate of 4.5%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Winston Way Academy

The teacher turnover rate at Winston Way Academy is 16.9%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Winston Way Academy

Winston Way Academy has 303 pupils on roll.

27% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

16% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Winston Way Academy Ofsted Rating: Good

Winston Way Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in June 2023 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Winston Way Academy is next inspection expected around 2027.

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Winston Way Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

Ofsted data is shown for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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