A Walthamstow primary school has made it in to the top one per cent in the country for pupil progress, despite being in special measures two years ago.

Woodside Primary Academy has been named as one of the schools leaping forward in all subjects.

In the summer, Woodside scored well above most other schools in the “value added” tables in mathematics, reading and writing, according to the latest statistics issued by Ofsted.

Their progress from Key Stage One was matched by good “raw results” (attainment) in the tests.

The children gained well above the national averages at level four and above in mathematics, reading, English grammar, punctuation and spelling.

Success in the subjects was mirrored across all groups, according to the report, from disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.

Chair of governors Sue Herrington said: “These results are a credit to the staff and the children, all of whom have worked tremendously hard to reach this position since Shane Tewes joined our school two years ago.

“Innovative teaching programmes have ensured that support is available for any child who shows signs of falling behind.

“A few years ago, we were in the doldrums, but now Woodside parents can be confident that their youngsters are in a school where exam results are good.

“We will not be resting on our laurels. The aim is to ensure that our children get the best start in education we can offer so that they can fulfil their potential later in life.”

Woodside was one of the first borough schools to expand to meet the demand for places and is now on two sites – in Wood Street and Barrett Road.

It has over 1,000 children on roll, ranging in age from those in the children’s centre to 11-year-olds.

In 2013 the school was placed in special measures and Shane Tewes was brought in to change the low attainment and high staff turnover.

He implemented drastic measures, including two teachers per classroom, home school contracts and themed classrooms.

It is widely believed Tewes has completely transformed the school since joining.