Uk's best schools in Woodford Green

“To whom it may concern I don’t normally send emails like this but a group of school children from Ray Lodge Primary School got on my tube carriage yesterday on my daily commute into London. Normally the whole carriage sighs (as they do not want to hear (or see) school children in the morning but this group was very different. They sat quietly and read their books and were simply the best behaved children I have ever seen. I know someone else commented on the tube too to the teacher in charge. I have lived in Woodford for over 20 years and actually sent my daughter to Churchfields school but having seen those children yesterday I would have certainly reconsidered that choice now. Whoever the teacher was that was in charge of them was brilliant, she completely had all those children under control at all times. Kind regards Jenny”

“Absolutely wonderful nursery. Management and care staff always go above and beyond. Absolutely beautiful building aswell. Thanks again to the Monkey Puzzle Woodford team!”

“Outstanding school, compassionate staff and effective teachers. Parent of Wells Primary pupil x 3”

“We couldn’t be happier with Chestnut Nursery. Both our daughters go there- both have thrived from day one. The staff are incredible- they care so much tor the children and enable the most wonderful environment to learn, have fun and make really important life skills. The food is so varied and brilliant- they both love it! I believe this is the best nursery in the area. Thank you!”

“Really good style, direct, simple, but effective. Sifu Kul was good.”

“Been at this school for over 4yrs, so friendly, great fun and wonderful dance teachers.”

“Grand scale locale and good swimming lessons for my dd.”

“We have two children attending Avon House in the nursery class (foundation 1) and year 1. The school feels intimate, the quality of teaching and the clubs/extra curricular are excellent (including arts, music, science, gardening etc) and the Headmaster and staff are very passionate about their role and the children.”

“In 2019, I noticed that my son who was 2 years old at the time, was not talking and always had meltdowns. His childminder could no longer cope and the first nursery I moved him to could not meet his needs either. I approached Play & Learn and had a chat with the manager Millie. I mentioned that my son could not yet speak, fussy eater, meltdowns...etc. She was very reassuring and told me that she had experience in working with children with special needs. Millie and all the staff went the extra mile to help my son settle and after a while he began to look forward to going to nursery. Millie worked relentless with both Redbridge and Essex SENCO team to bring in one-to-one support teacher for my son. He was later diagnosed with autism in 2020 and Millie continued to work with my son's speech and language therapist and educational psychologist to help him meet his targets. The help he received at Play & Learn for the 2 years he was there, really helped him to be included in activities, which has improved his confidence for when he starts reception at a special needs school in Sept 2021. I highly recommend the nursery!”

“Very professional dojo practicing. A nice friendly and sociable place to learn Aikido and the Japanese sword. Highly recomended!”

“Excellent school of dance, my daughter loves every class and now goes twice a week! Couldn't recommend more!”

“My son attends Wells (All Saints) pre school and we have found it to be an amazing setting that has taken our shy boy and helped him grow in to a confident outgoing individual with friends. Even though he is only 2 1/2 the pre school have got him excited about reading and he loves the fact he has a new book every week. Our fridge is covered in his pre Christmas art work and as someone who has worked for charities I have been really impressed how much the staff have worked with the children to get involved with different initiatives - my sons favourite was the shoe box appeal. If you want a smaller family orientated setting then I would definitely recommend this pre school”

“our kid is happy there, and she's really built up her confidence. you get a sense that the staff at the nursery really cares for the kiddies.”

“The teachers and Head genuinely care for the children and love what they do. Excellent, encouraging and inclusive school.”

“I started school in st Antony's in 1952 . My name was Sheila Hyland . I have good memories. I loved drawing and I heard a picture I drew was on a wall there for many years after .”