Woodside Academy
URN: 139106 • Grays RM16 2GJ
Overview
- Name
- Woodside Academy
- URN
- 139106
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- WOODSIDE ACADEMY
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- J Ryder (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01375372513
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Grangewood Avenue, Grays RM16 2GJ
Summary
Woodside Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Grays, Thurrock, with a current enrolment of 660 pupils, matching its capacity. The school is dedicated to providing a well-rounded education that extends beyond academics, focusing on the emotional and social development of children. The Principal, Ms Ryder, emphasizes the importance of nurturing confident and creative individuals through a curriculum enriched by the arts and sports.
The academy promotes a strong ethos of excellence and opportunity, striving for high academic standards while ensuring that every child has access to a broad range of experiences, including outdoor learning as a Forest School. This approach fosters independence, resilience, and a sense of responsibility towards the community and environment.
Woodside Academy also values inclusivity and diversity, creating a warm atmosphere where all children feel valued. The school actively engages with the local community, offering various trips and experiences that enhance learning and personal growth, preparing students not just for school but for life beyond it.
The academy promotes a strong ethos of excellence and opportunity, striving for high academic standards while ensuring that every child has access to a broad range of experiences, including outdoor learning as a Forest School. This approach fosters independence, resilience, and a sense of responsibility towards the community and environment.
Woodside Academy also values inclusivity and diversity, creating a warm atmosphere where all children feel valued. The school actively engages with the local community, offering various trips and experiences that enhance learning and personal growth, preparing students not just for school but for life beyond it.
Useful links
- Juniper Education (other)
- Accessibility Statement (other)
- High Visibility Version (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred (74.2)
- Quarry Hill Academy (71.4)
- St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School (68.2)
- Tudor Court Primary School (66.1)
- Warren Primary School (66.0)
Key details
- LA
- Thurrock
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- WOODSIDE ACADEMY
- Capacity
- 660
- Pupils
- 660
- Boys
- 336
- Girls
- 324
- FSM %
- 16.70
- Open date
- 2012-12-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-06-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 660 | 336 | 324 | 660 | 16.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 668 | 341 | 327 | 668 | 19.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 666 | 332 | 334 | 690 | 15.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 666 | 332 | 334 | 690 | 15.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 669 | 322 | 347 | 690 | 14.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 669 | 333 | 336 | 690 | 12.70 |
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