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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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