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Woodford County High School

Woodford County High School’s Year 7 selection is run through Redbridge, with eligibility assessed against school catchment and oversubscription rules.

Grammar school · Woodford Green, Redbridge

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Woodford County High School free practice papers

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Meet the school

At a glance

Facts checked

School type
Grammar school
Department for Education
Location
Woodford Green, Redbridge
Department for Education
Registered ages
11–18
Department for Education

High Road, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 9LA

Plan your approach

Year 7 entry

For September 2027 entry

For September 2027 entry, Woodford County High School uses the Redbridge Year 7 selection process. Registration and the test are administered by Redbridge; eligible candidates are considered under the school’s catchment and oversubscription criteria.

Assessment
Redbridge 11 plus

What the assessment covers

  • English
  • Verbal reasoning
  • Mathematics
  • Non verbal reasoning

Families should check the council’s common catchment area and each school’s current admission policy.

GL free familiarisation material may differ from the exact Redbridge test.

Explore this shared admissions route →

The admissions process

  • Register with Redbridge Borough Council
  • Sit the Redbridge 11+ selection test
  • Redbridge sends results
  • School places allocated under catchment and oversubscription criteria

Read the official details: Admissions information from London Borough of Redbridge

Go to the source

Official links for your shortlist

Use the school’s current admissions information to check which sample papers or familiarisation materials apply to your child’s entry year.

From subjects to skills

Turn the assessment subjects into a practice plan.

Start with these core skills from the published subject list. Pair the official assessment material with regular Plusling practice.

English

A useful place to start

Read a short passage together. Ask your child to find evidence for an answer and explain unfamiliar words in context.

Build on it with Plusling

Build on that reading with Plusling’s English questions and explanations, then choose a topic to practise again.

Start the 5-question English quiz
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Verbal reasoning

A useful place to start

Talk through word relationships, letter patterns and codes. Encourage your child to explain the rule before choosing an answer.

Build on it with Plusling

Explore words and logic with Plusling’s verbal reasoning quizzes, with feedback that helps the next attempt feel clearer.

Start the 5-question verbal reasoning quiz
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Maths

A useful place to start

Ask your child to explain their method, estimate the answer and check the final calculation. Notice which step needs more practice.

Build on it with Plusling

Use Plusling’s original maths questions and worked explanations to make those next practice sessions count.

Start the 5-question maths quiz
Read the subject guide →

Non-verbal reasoning

A useful place to start

Look for changes in shape, position, shading and direction. Work out one rule at a time before checking it against the choices.

Build on it with Plusling

Give visual reasoning another go in Plusling, with original puzzles and explanations your child can return to.

Start the 5-question non-verbal reasoning quiz
Read the subject guide →

Keep the practical steps clear

Your application starting points

Use the official links on this page to answer these questions for your child’s entry year.

  1. Check the entry point and eligibility

    Confirm the year group, age requirements and any conditions that apply to your child.

  2. Put the right dates in your diary

    Note any published registration, assessment, application and offer-response dates that apply to your child’s route. They may be separate steps.

  3. Check the assessment guidance

    If an assessment applies, look for official examples, question formats, timings and answer instructions to help plan your child’s preparation.

  4. Read the school’s admissions criteria

    Check catchment, oversubscription rules and any supplementary form alongside the test registration.

Open the official admissions links →

Picture your child’s everyday life here.

An open day is a chance to look beyond the exam. Useful questions to take with you:

  • How do you help new pupils settle in and make friends?
  • Who can a child turn to when they feel worried or stuck?
  • How do you help pupils recover from a setback and discover their strengths?
Explore the school’s website ↗

Know where to focus

Give their preparation a clear direction.

See the topics your child has practised, revisit questions that need another look and choose a focus for the next session. Plusling helps you put your time where it can be useful.

  • Topic summaries and practice history
  • Choose topics in Focus Practice
  • Progress to discuss with the adults helping them
Plusling practice history, questions to revisit and suggested topics on a laptop.

Their next step starts here

Give their 11+ preparation a confident start.

Try Plusling together. Five free questions, useful feedback and a first look at a friendlier way to practise.

Before you apply

  • Check the school’s current admissions arrangements for your entry year, including eligibility, application steps and any access arrangements.
  • Registered ages and pupil classifications describe the establishment; admission arrangements for particular year groups can differ.

Plusling’s guide to Woodford County High School is independently written. The school and its admissions authority publish the official arrangements.

Contains government school-register data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Primary sources

  1. Woodford County High School: school details Department for Education
  2. Redbridge 11 plus London Borough of Redbridge
  3. Woodford County High School For Girls - ENTRY CRITERIA Woodford County High School
  4. GL Assessment free 11+ familiarisation materials GL Assessment
  5. Redbridge 11+ registration and selection process London Borough of Redbridge
  6. Year 7 Application Procedure Woodford County High School