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The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development Good
Leadership and management Good
Early years provision Good
Previous inspection grade Requires Improvement
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Foundational Skills: All staff have been trained to be early reading experts.
Success of the Curriculum: The broad and ambitious curriculum reflects the needs of the pupils and the school’s context.
Areas Needing Improvement: In one or two subjects, leaders have not determined the important knowledge for early years.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers use assessment systems well to recognize and resolve gaps or misconceptions.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff identify struggling readers quickly and provide support so they can catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons, on corridors, and in the playground.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff quickly identify any pupils with SEND and ensure appropriate support is in place.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils told inspectors that staff always help to resolve any bullying incidents.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: There is a strong culture of safeguarding across the school.
Parent Feedback: Inspectors reviewed parents’ and carers’ responses to Ofsted Parent View.
Parental Involvement: The school does not make use of alternative provision, suggesting involvement in school activities.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy extra-curricular clubs and leadership responsibilities like road safety officers.
Teacher Engagement: Staff talked positively about the strong culture of teamwork in the school.
Impact on Student Progress: Training and support for teachers improve curriculum delivery and pupil achievement.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers use leaders’ assessment systems well.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some subjects' assessment systems are still in their infancy.
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Woodlands Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cheshire, North West.

It has 510 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.

At this school, 47% 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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Thank you for visiting Woodlands Primary School. You may find instructions on how to apply for a school spot below under "Admissions," along with links to the appropriate websites, for either nursery, reception, in-year, or secondary school. Contact Mrs. Moss at 0151 338 2277 or by email at [email protected] if you'd like to schedule a school tour or have any questions.
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Phase of Education Primary Primary Primary
Type Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools
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Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 2-11 3-11 4-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 22.2 25.8 24.1
Proficient Math 102 108 105
Proficient Read 103 109 107
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 102 96 97
Reading 103 98 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 47% 55.11% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 4% 6.11% 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 -3 Below Average
Maths -1.4 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 106 4 94 96
Reading 104 1 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 61% 20 58.65% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 9% 9.28% 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 -2.4 Below Average
Writing -3.3 Below Average
Maths -1.1 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 102 95 94
Reading 103 1 98 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 41% 11 57.86% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 8.77% 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 -3.2 Below Average
Writing -6.4 Well Below Average
Maths -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 102 93 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 30% 53.36% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 7.98% 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 -0.5 Below Average
Writing -8.6 Well Below Average
Maths -1.8 Below Average
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Holidays 2024/25

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 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 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 - 6th Apr 2025
Summer Term 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Woodlands Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1

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