Woodford County High School

Woodford County High School in Woodford Green, Greater London uses GL Assessment. The test is provided by GL Assessment and typically evaluates Mathematics, English comprehension and SPaG, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal/Spatial Reasoning using multiple-choice optical mark sheets.

Woodford County High School offers approximately 180 Year 7 places, with competition historically rated as High. Admissions criteria: Admission is determined by performance in the Redbridge 11 Plus Selection Test.

The school shares a common catchment area with Ilford County High School within the London Borough of Redbridge. For state grammar applications, parents must ensure their permanent residence satisfies published local authority criteria before the 31st October Common Application Form (CAF) deadline.

Register for the 11 Plus test with the London Borough of Redbridge and complete the Common Application Form. Key dates: Registration Opens: May 2026; Entrance Exam: September 2026; Local Authority Application Deadline: 31st October 2026. Always consult the official school website for any annual adjustments.

Focus on: Prepare for all elements of the GL Assessment., Work on extending vocabulary and complex mathematical problem-solving.. Preparation should begin in early Year 5 with disciplined 15-minute daily micro-practice, timed mock exams matching the GL Assessment format, and systematic mistake review using LuraPrep to eliminate repeat errors.