Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy

URN: 136952 • London N9 8DR

Overview

Name
Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy
URN
136952
Type
Free schools
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
NORTH STAR COMMUNITY TRUST LTD
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
58.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Nicky Ross (since 2025)
Telephone
02088044126
Website
Visit
Address
Cuckoo Hall Lane, London N9 8DR

Summary

Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy, located in Enfield, London, is a mixed free school with a current enrolment of 780 pupils, out of a capacity of 960. The academy is part of the North Star Community Trust, which comprises four schools serving around 2,600 students in North London. The school is committed to high academic standards and aims to provide a broad-based curriculum that supports individual development.

The academy promotes a strong ethos of community involvement and parental engagement, encouraging families to participate in their children's education. Initiatives such as the "Read Aloud" campaign aim to foster a love of reading among students and their families. The school's leadership team is described as supportive and experienced, creating an environment where both staff and students can thrive.

With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (37.90%), Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy prioritises inclusivity and aims to provide nutritious meals that contribute to the overall well-being and educational success of its students. The school is dedicated to continuous improvement and strives to create life-changing opportunities for all its pupils.

Key details

LA
Enfield
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
NORTH STAR COMMUNITY TRUST LTD
Capacity
960
Pupils
780
Boys
381
Girls
399
FSM %
37.90
Open date
2011-09-05
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-06-12
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 780 381 399 960 37.90
2024-09-11 799 416 383 960 36.90
2023-09-11 882 453 429 960 32.20
2022-09-11 882 453 429 960 32.20
2021-09-11 370 183 187 840 35.40
2020-09-11 500 243 257 480 22.90

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