Roding Primary School

Roding Primary School is a non-denominational, co-educational facility in Woodford Green, North East London. The school has special provisions for children affected by deafness. Children will typically start in the nursery facility or one of the two Reception classes. Roding has a Breakfast club and and an independent company is also contracted by Roding Primary to provide after-school meal facilities.

The school was constructed in 1938 on land belonging to Bernardo’s charity, and the Infant and Junior divisions were joined together in 1952. Today, Roding Primary is a two form entry school and educates children between the ages of 3-11. There approximately 440 pupils on the school roll, of which 35 children who are hearing impaired or deaf. This creates a unique, rich and privileged identity for Roding Primary school and is a fundamental part of our inclusive nature.

Ms Melissa Nwankiti
Head Teacher

Values and vision

Roding Primary prides itself as an aspirational place where all children are ‘Free to Achieve’. Staff imbue the school with an enthusiasm to learn and work with others, and the governors are equally as committed to fostering the potential of every pupil.

The school is also dedicated in its role of assisting children with hearing disabilities. As well as working closely with its own affected pupils, Roding Primary offers support to all deaf or partially deaf persons under 18 in the Redbridge area.

Ofsted

“Pupils flourish in this welcoming and inclusive school that fosters friendship. It equips deaf and hearing pupils with the skills to become fluent British Sign Language (BSL) communicators. This shared language develops understanding between pupils. Older pupils in particular value the communication skills they acquire. The school sets high standards for pupils to learn well and succeed. Its actions demonstrate the school’s vision of ‘Free to Achieve’. The high quality of support that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive gives them the best chance to learn well. All pupils achieve well.”

View Roding Primary School's latest Ofsted report : https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/21/102830