Rating
2.8
5-year avg
3.7
Rank
998/1032
2026 report · 2024-2025 school year
Quick take
School review information
K.B. Woodward Elementary is a highly supportive, community-focused school that goes above and beyond to provide essential services and a caring environment for a diverse student body. While its standardized academic scores are among the lowest in the province due to complex neighborhood demographics, the school excels in social-emotional support, inclusive programming, and community resilience.
Editorial review summary
Publicly available parent reviews regarding traditional academic feedback are limited, but community discussions strongly highlight the school's resilience and the dedication of its staff. Parents and community members praise the administration for their deep commitment to student well-being, noting that a former principal won a Premier's Award for Excellence in Education. The community demonstrated remarkable solidarity in 2016-2017 when they successfully rallied to replace $35,000 in stolen PAC funds meant for a new playground. Families also highly appreciate the recent 2023 expansion, which added eight new classrooms and significantly reduced the school's reliance on portables. Overall, the school is viewed as a caring, supportive hub for a neighborhood facing complex socioeconomic challenges.
Common positives
- Offers a Late French Immersion program for Grades 6 and 7.
- Exceptional student support systems, including a daily Breakfast Program, StrongStart Centre, and the STARR recreational program.
- Brand new 8-classroom addition completed in 2023, increasing capacity and reducing the use of portables.
- Dedicated, award-winning staff focused on social-emotional learning and inclusion.
- Good variety of extracurriculars, including basketball, volleyball, track and field, and a Minecraft club.
Common concerns
- Very low Fraser Institute academic rating (2.8/10) with a declining trend.
- High-needs inner-city environment with complex socioeconomic challenges, including high transiency and poverty rates.
- Large proportion of students requiring ESL (62%) and special needs support, which can stretch classroom resources.
Who this school may fit
This school is recommended for families who value a nurturing, inclusive environment with strong community support programs and access to Late French Immersion. However, families whose primary focus is on high standardized academic performance and top-tier provincial rankings may want to explore other options or be prepared to supplement their child's education with at-home academic support.
Ratings and data
Academic information
K.B. Woodward Elementary currently holds a Fraser Institute rating of 2.8/10, ranking 998 out of 1032 schools in British Columbia. The school's rating history shows a declining trend over recent years (3.9, 4, 3.7, 4.3, and most recently 2.8), with a previous 5-year average of 3.7. These scores place the school well below the provincial average. It is important to contextualize these numbers: K.B. Woodward is a designated Tier One inner-city school with a highly diverse and transient student population. A significant percentage of students are English Language Learners (ELL) or come from low-income households. Consequently, the school's resources are heavily directed toward foundational literacy, social-emotional learning, and providing basic needs, which are critical for student development but are not reflected in standardized academic testing.
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K B Woodward Elementary is located at 13130 106 Ave, Surrey, BC, V3T 2C3 in Surrey.
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K B Woodward Elementary is a elementary school in Surrey. This page brings together school ratings and rankings, school programs, 0 after-school options, nearby tutors, and kids classes so families can compare the school and after-school fit in one place.
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AI research sources
Researched: 2026-09-28
- École Elementaire K.B. Woodward - Surrey Schools
- Construction completed, underway for more schools, child care spaces in Surrey - BC Gov News
- 2020 K.B. Woodward Elementary: Emergency Fund – Adopt-a-School
- Fraud charges laid after money for Surrey school playground goes missing | CBC News
- Services to Access Recreation and Resources (STARR)
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