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Woodlands Primary Academy | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
Woodlands Primary Academy
Woodlands Primary Academy
- Primary
- Bradwell NR31 8QQ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Success of the Curriculum: The school provides a broad and balanced curriculum with various enrichment activities and strong involvement in sports.
Foundational Skills: There is a step-by-step approach to teaching maths, but opportunities to apply knowledge and solve problems need improvement.
Areas Needing Improvement: The curriculum does not provide sufficient opportunities for pupils to apply their mathematical skills in other subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: The percentage of pupils attaining age-related expectations in reading, writing, and mathematics is significantly higher than in 2016 and above average.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils generally show positive attitudes to learning, particularly when lessons match their needs. Low-level disruption is rare.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers plan effectively using assessment criteria to identify pupils' next steps. However, tasks are not always adapted as the needs of learners change.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities make good progress due to targeted support and interventions.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and understand the different forms of bullying. A clear system tracks behaviour incidents to ensure safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Attendance is well managed, and pupils are supported to reduce persistent absence. The school promotes a culture prioritizing safeguarding.
Parent Feedback: Parents recognize the improvements under the interim headteacher and note better communication between school and parents.
Parental Involvement: Leaders work closely with families and set up a parents’ forum to address concerns and promote an open-door policy.
Extracurricular Activities: The school employs a full-time PE leader ensuring high participation levels in sports and extracurricular activities, achieving high levels of success in competition.
Outdoor Facilities: There are a range of activities in the outside area, though further development is needed to maximize learning opportunities.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers plan effectively together across year groups and use clear explanations to help pupils understand what they are learning.
Impact on Student Progress: Higher expectations and improved monitoring systems have led to accelerated progress in writing and good overall outcomes.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular monitoring and performance management hold teachers accountable, and middle leaders are developing their roles in school improvement.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Sometimes teachers do not quickly enough adapt tasks or identify students needing more help, impacting the learning pace.
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Woodlands Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Norfolk, East of England.
It has 463 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 69% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Our school has a growing reputation for the quality of its extra-curricular and outdoor learning opportunities. School teams win many local and regional competitions and often participate at a national level. In addition, several children compete at a regional or national level in their sports outside of school. Our school field hosts a Bushcraft area where children enjoy lessons with our instructors as well as an after-school club. We also have many music opportunities with several peripatetic music teachers teaching children and performances that showcase the children’s talent. There are several performances each year, notably, Nativity plays and the Year 6 Leavers’ Performances.
At Woodlands, our purpose is to support a child’s development in several ways:
- Academically, through high-quality classroom teaching which is backed up by effective, targeted additional learning support;
- Socially, through opportunities to volunteer for positions of responsibility in the school (playmakers, lunchtime ambassadors and prefects) and through inter-year group links such as the year 6 buddies;
- Emotionally, through our PHSE programme, Jigsaw, our focus on Restorative Justice and our supportive staff team;
- Physically, through excellent PE teaching, sports competitions and activities at lunchtime or after-school.
As part of the Creative Education Trust, we participate in several trust competitions each year and have a proud record of winning many and always competing well. Whilst the outcome is important, the process by which we get there is of far greater importance.
If you would like any further information about our school, or you would like to visit to see what Woodlands can do for your child, please get in touch with me through the school office.
Ed Pearson-Shaul
Headteacher
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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A-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.8 | 21.6 | 25.5 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 109 | 99 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 108 | 103 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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 | 105 | 91 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 93 | 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 | 69% | 46.19% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 3.88% | 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 | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | Below 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 | 104 1 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 3 | 94 | 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 | 54% 4 | 55.04% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.78% | 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 | -3.9 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -4.8 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -2.1 | 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 | 105 1 | 88 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 2 | 89 | 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 | 58% 3 | 51.55% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 5.5% | 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 | -3.9 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -3.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.4 | 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 | 83 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 83 | 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 | 61% | 46.88% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 6.77% | 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 | -3.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.4 | Below Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 23rd Oct 2023 - 27th Oct 2023 |
| Winter Holidays | 21st Dec 2023 - 3rd Jan 2024 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 19th Feb 2024 - 23rd Feb 2024 |
| Spring Holidays | 29th Mar 2024 - 12th Apr 2024 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 27th May 2024 - 31st May 2024 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2024 - 3rd Sep 2024 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Woodlands Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
