Woodside Junior School
URN: 147488 • Amersham HP6 6NW
Overview
- Name
- Woodside Junior School
- URN
- 147488
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- OXFORD DIOCESAN BUCKS SCHOOLS TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Owen Lloyd (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01494725897
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Mitchell Walk, Amersham HP6 6NW
Summary
Woodside Junior School, located in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, is a mixed primary academy with a capacity of 240 pupils, currently accommodating 241 students. Established in 1957, the school is housed in a building designed by renowned architects David and Mary Medd, emphasizing a child-centric environment that promotes well-being and effective learning.
The school's ethos centres on creating a supportive and stimulating atmosphere where every child can thrive. Woodside Junior School prioritises a high-quality education that nurtures individual abilities and encourages a lifelong love of learning. Core values of curiosity, kindness, and collaboration are embedded in the school culture, fostering respect and responsibility among students.
In addition to a strong academic foundation, Woodside Junior School is committed to promoting a healthy lifestyle and community engagement. The curriculum is designed to inspire curiosity in subjects such as history, ensuring that pupils understand their heritage and the world around them. The school actively involves parents and the wider community in its mission to develop confident, independent learners prepared for future societal roles.
The school's ethos centres on creating a supportive and stimulating atmosphere where every child can thrive. Woodside Junior School prioritises a high-quality education that nurtures individual abilities and encourages a lifelong love of learning. Core values of curiosity, kindness, and collaboration are embedded in the school culture, fostering respect and responsibility among students.
In addition to a strong academic foundation, Woodside Junior School is committed to promoting a healthy lifestyle and community engagement. The curriculum is designed to inspire curiosity in subjects such as history, ensuring that pupils understand their heritage and the world around them. The school actively involves parents and the wider community in its mission to develop confident, independent learners prepared for future societal roles.
Useful links
- https://t.co/Bz0ZiOpO47 (other)
- e4education (other)
- Accessibility Statement (other)
- High Visibility Version (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Buckinghamshire
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- OXFORD DIOCESAN BUCKS SCHOOLS TRUST
- Capacity
- 240
- Pupils
- 241
- Boys
- 128
- Girls
- 113
- FSM %
- 14.50
- Open date
- 2019-12-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-03-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Buckinghamshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 241 | 128 | 113 | 240 | 14.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 240 | 128 | 112 | 240 | 15.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 242 | 121 | 121 | 240 | 12.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 242 | 121 | 121 | 240 | 12.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 238 | 112 | 126 | 240 | 10.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 242 | 113 | 129 | 240 | 9.10 |
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