Winston Way Academy
#858 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#5205 of 15,697 nationally
About Winston Way Academy
Winston Way Academy is a academy primary located in Ilford, in the Redbridge local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 616 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 63.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 858th of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (20th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 616; capacity filled 90.9%.
There are 49 schools in Ilford; Winston Way Academy ranks 31st of 44 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)75%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)11%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)38.7%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Winston Way Academy by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 616
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 38.7%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 90.9%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 75%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 11%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Winston Way Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School
Ilford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
338 students · 454 m away
Gordon Primary School
Ilford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
398 students · 540 m away
Christchurch Primary School
Ilford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
1,084 students · 613 m away
Cleveland Road Primary School
Ilford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
899 students · 674 m away
Ark Isaac Newton Academy
Ilford · Academy all-through · Ages 4–18
1,777 students · 799 m away
The Ursuline Academy Ilford
Ilford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
743 students · 864 m away
St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy
Ilford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
213 students · 1.0 km away
Read Academy Education
Ilford · Independent all-through · Ages 3–16
280 students · 1.0 km away
Seven Kings School
Ilford · Local authority all-through · Ages 4–18
2,189 students · 1.1 km away
The Palmer Catholic Academy
Ilford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,132 students · 1.1 km away
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617 students
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615 students
Merryhills Primary School
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618 students
Bursted Wood Primary School
Bexleyheath · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
621 students
Harris Primary Academy South Kenton
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Frequently asked questions
Is Winston Way Academy a good school?
Winston Way Academy has a Success Index (England) of 63.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #858 of 1,720 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Winston Way Academy rank in London?
Winston Way Academy ranks #858 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #5205 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Winston Way Academy?
Winston Way Academy had 616 students in 2025.
Is Winston Way Academy a primary school or a secondary school?
Winston Way Academy is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Winston Way Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Winston Way Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.