Goffs Oak Primary & Nursery School vs Woodside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 848 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goffs Oak Primary & Nursery School
Waltham Cross · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
235 students
Woodside Primary School
Waltham Cross · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
229 students
| Measure | Goffs Oak Primary & Nursery School Waltham Cross, East of England | Woodside Primary School Waltham Cross, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1316 of 1,872 | #241 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #10830 of 15,697 | #1868 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 235 | 229 |
| Pupils on roll | 235 | 229 |
| Free school meals | 6.9% | 12.7% |
| Capacity filled | 111.9% | 109% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 21% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Waltham Cross | Waltham Cross |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.goffsoak.herts.sch.uk/ | www.woodside.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Woodside Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.0 vs 36.9).
- •Woodside Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 50%).
- •Woodside Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (21% vs 3%).
- •Goffs Oak Primary & Nursery School is the larger school with 235 students compared with 229.
- •Goffs Oak Primary & Nursery School is a local authority school while Woodside Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Goffs Oak Primary & Nursery School better than Woodside Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Woodside Primary School ranks higher (82.0 vs 36.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Goffs Oak Primary & Nursery School and Woodside Primary School?
About 848 m in a straight line, between Waltham Cross and Waltham Cross in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Goffs Oak Primary & Nursery School: 235. Woodside Primary School: 229. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Goffs Oak Primary & Nursery School and Woodside Primary School rank in East of England?
Goffs Oak Primary & Nursery School is 1316th of 1,872 and Woodside Primary School is 241st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).