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The quality of education Requires Improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development Good
Leadership and management Good
Early years provision Good
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Foundational Skills: Leaders' work to improve the phonics curriculum is having a positive impact.
Success of the Curriculum: In some subjects, the curriculum is well designed, enabling pupils to make strong progress.
Areas Needing Improvement: Curriculum planning does not set out the knowledge in enough detail; this holds pupils back.
Performance in Maths & Reading: The refreshed mathematics curriculum helps pupils make strong progress.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils in danger of falling behind receive valuable extra support in phonics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave sensibly and are respectful, creating a caring environment.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders quickly identify SEND pupils and create plans, but they need more precision.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying does not happen very often and incidents are dealt with appropriately.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff regularly train to keep pupils safe; positive relationships with parents help.
Parent Feedback: Most parents appreciate the support given to their children.
Extracurricular Activities: Leaders provide opportunities for clubs, educational trips, and free music lessons.
Impact on Student Progress: Where the curriculum is well planned, staff use assessment smartly to help pupils recall their learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers sometimes lack clarity on what to teach, affecting pupils' progress.
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Wood Lane Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.

It has 86 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.

At this school, 88% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.

This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Ofset report Requires Improvement Good Good
Age range 3-11 3-11 3-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 18.7 - 21.3
Proficient Math 108 111 102
Proficient Read 107 107 104
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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Primary Exam Result

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 108 96 97
Reading 107 97 98

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 88% 57.66% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 6.8% 7.42%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -0.7 Below Average
Writing -1.8 Below Average
Maths 0.6 Average

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 106 2 95 96
Reading 104 3 95 95

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 86% 13 61.56% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 7% 9.38% 9.72%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -1.7 Below Average
Writing 0.3 Average
Maths -0.6 Below Average

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 104 95 94
Reading 107 3 95 95

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 73% 11 62.07% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 8.87% 9.16%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading 0.7 Above Average
Writing -1.3 Below Average
Maths -1.3 Below Average

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 104 95 93
Reading 104 94 93

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 62% 60.73% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 15% 8.58% 8.19%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading 3.7 Above Average
Writing 4.9 Well Above Average
Maths 2.6 Above Average
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Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024
Winter Holidays 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025
Spring Half Term Holidays 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025
Spring Holidays 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025

Terms Dates 2024/25

Terms Dates
Autumn Term 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024
Spring Term 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025
Spring Term-2 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025
Summer Term 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Wood Lane Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1

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