Woodford Green's Leading Independent Preparatory School

Today, we were delighted to welcome Mrs Rachna Carron, Deputy Head Pastoral at Woodford County High School, who spoke to our Year 5 and 6 pupils about life at Woodford County High and the many exciting opportunities the school offers. Pupils learned about Woodford’s strong sense of community and rich heritage, as well as the creative spirit that shines through in events such as the House Drama Production Competition. They also discovered the impressive range of extra-curricular clubs, all designed to help pupils grow in confidence and curiosity. It was an inspiring visit that encouraged our pupils to aim high and embrace every opportunity ahead. A big thank you to Mrs Carron for sharing her time, advice, and enthusiasm with us! #InspiringFutures  #CuriosityAndCreativity  #WGPS  #NextSteps  #OnceARed  #woodford  #woodfordgreen  #woodfordcountyhighschool— WGPS (@wgprep) Oct 16, 2025

The WGPS Netball League has got off to a fantastic start this term, with 30 children from Years 5 and 6, both boys and girls, taking part. We’ve hosted Churchfields, Avon House and St Antony’s, and it’s been wonderful to see everyone enjoying the friendly competition within our local community. The uptake in our morning netball club has been phenomenal, with over 50 children attending this week alone, including more boys than ever before! We are so proud of our younger players. Several Year 3 pupils have joined the Essex Open Development Squad. Pupils in Years 5 and 6 have been selected for the Essex Open Performance Squad, already competing in Saturday matches. One of our pupils has been selected to play for London Pulse, training at the Chigwell School Hub, an incredible achievement! It’s brilliant to see so many of our pupils embracing netball, developing their skills, and achieving success both in and beyond school! #Netball  #TeamWGPS  #SportForAll  #PupilSuccess  #WGPSCommunity— WGPS (@wgprep) Oct 15, 2025

A huge thank you to WGPS families for their generosity in supporting our Harvest Festival collection for The Wanstead Charity. This local charity helps those experiencing homelessness and hunger across East London, and your donations will make a real difference. Special thanks to Suzi Robinson, for her wonderful work with this charity. Together, we are making a difference. #CommunitySpirit  #WGPSCares  #thewansteadcharity  #wanstead— WGPS (@wgprep) Oct 13, 2025

Thank you to all the admissions teams from visiting schools, as well as to the parents, who helped make our first 11+ Admissions Fair such a success. Hawkey Hall was buzzing with conversation and questions, and we hope the event proved both enjoyable and valuable for everyone involved. We are already looking forward to building on this success and making the fair an annual event. We hope to see you all again next year! #AdmissionsFair  #11Plus  #FuturePupils  #schooladmissions— WGPS (@wgprep) Oct 9, 2025

Join us tomorrow for our 11+ Fair! 📅 Wednesday 8th October 2025 🕘 9:00am – 11:00am 📍 Sir James Hawkey Hall, Broomhill Road, Woodford Green IG8 0BG Meet Admissions teams from leading independent, grammar and state schools, gain valuable insight into the 11+ process, and discover upcoming Open Days. Confirmed schools include: Bancroft’s • Forest • Chigwell • Felsted • City of London Boys • City of London Girls • St Edmund’s College • Bishop’s Stortford College • New Hall • Brentwood • Haileybury • Queenswood • Trinity Catholic High School WGPS parents and the wider community are all welcome.— WGPS (@wgprep) Oct 7, 2025

Thank you to last year’s Head Boy, Head Girl and House Captains who returned to WGPS to speak and support at our Open Day. We were so proud to welcome you back. You are brilliant ambassadors for WGPS. Now thriving at City of London Boys, Bancroft’s and Chigwell. Once a Red, Always a Red.— WGPS (@wgprep) Oct 1, 2025

Join us tomorrow for the WGPS Open Day! Explore our school, meet our community, and see what makes WGPS special. There’s still time to register via  wgprep.co.uk/391/visit-us-on… Entrance: Hawkey Hall Car Park (IG8 0BG) Gates open: 9:15 am Head’s Address: 10:00 am, School Hall Tours: Guided by our Year 5–6 pupils after the address— WGPS (@wgprep) Sep 26, 2025

This week, we held our first Celebration Assembly! It was a wonderful opportunity to recognise pupils who have gone above and beyond in demonstrating our school values. We celebrated music exam results,, charity fundraising, sporting achievements, resilience in assessments, and pupils who have made a brilliant start in their new classes. Well done all! #nurture  #curiosity  #creativity  #excellence  #celebratingsuccess  #woodfordgreen  #woodford— WGPS (@wgprep) Sep 11, 2025

Whether your child is ready to begin their journey in Foundation One (3+) or you are looking for a place to join us further up the school in Year 3 (7+), our Open Day is the perfect opportunity to discover what makes Woodford Green Prep so special. 📅 Open Day: Saturday 27th September, 9.30am – 12 noon Register via -  wgprep.co.uk/391/visit-us-on… Come and explore our welcoming community, meet our dedicated teachers, and see how we nurture curiosity, creativity and a love of learning in every pupil. #openday  #woodford  #woodfordgreen  #woodfordprep  #nurture  #curiosity  #creativity  #excellence— WGPS (@wgprep) Sep 8, 2025

Welcome back, and a very warm welcome to all our new starters,  Starting school is a big step, and it has been wonderful to see so many smiles and excitement on the first day. We are looking forward to all the progress, learning and achievements this year will bring. Here is to a new school year filled with nurture, curiosity, creativity and excellence. #woodford  #woodfordgreen  #backtoschool2025📷📷— WGPS (@wgprep) Sep 3, 2025

This year’s Prizegiving was a joyful celebration of music, memories and community. Highlights included performances from our Gwynne Solo Singing and Clemence Cup winners, a lively set from Year 6 band One Perfection, and a heartfelt speech from the Head Boy and Head Girl. We also welcomed back Old Red Crispin Reed, whose hilarious tales from his WGPS days had the audience laughing throughout, and Mrs Patel, who shared a moving tribute to the school and its staff. It was a fantastic evening. Thank you to everyone who helped make it so special. The message for Year 6 was loud and clear - you have made the most of a great foundation, and now you are ready to write the next chapter of your story. Continue to be kind, curious and creative, and always strive for excellence in whatever you do. Once a Red, Always a Red. #prizegiving  #woodfordgreen  #nurture  #curiosity  #creativity  #excellence  #woodford  #year6leavers @crispingjreed— WGPS (@wgprep) Jul 3, 2025

Our brilliant Bollywood Club wowed their audience not once but twice! After a term of hard work, they performed with incredible energy, style and confidence. Their complex choreography featured smooth transitions, sharp coordination and real flair. Their energy was so infectious the audience were ready to dance too! #BollywoodClub  #PupilPride  #WGPSPerformingArts  #CreativityInAction  #woodfordgreen— WGPS (@wgprep) Jul 1, 2025