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Woodlea Junior School
- Primary
- South Ribble PR25 1JL
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | 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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Foundational Skills: Improvements in the teaching of reading have had a positive effect on pupils' attitudes to learning and their enjoyment of books.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum promotes pupils' spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development well. It underpins pupils' readiness for life in modern Britain.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects in the wider curriculum, such as art, modern foreign languages, and design technology, are not taught in sufficient depth.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Across the school, pupils make good progress in writing and mathematics. They are catching up quickly from the underachievement caused by the weaker teaching in the past.
Support for Falling Behind: The school identifies pupils who are at risk of falling behind and makes effective provision through activities designed to meet their individual needs.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ personal development, behaviour, and welfare are good. Senior leaders have carefully nurtured a culture of tolerance and respect.
Support for SEND Pupils: Good teaching has ensured that disadvantaged pupils and those who have special educational needs (SEN) and/or disabilities achieve well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and happy at school. Pupils, staff, and parents report that bullying is rare.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The welfare and well-being of each pupil take a high priority in the school. The family support worker works very closely with all staff, parents, and pupils, providing highly effective support.
Parent Feedback: The majority of parents and carers are very supportive of the school. Typically, parents comment that Woodlea is ‘a lovely school that provides a healthy, happy environment where pupils thrive’.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils are offered many additional opportunities to broaden their experiences, including visits to museums and residential outdoor pursuit activities. Pupils also enjoy a wide range of activities after school, including sporting, craft, and drama clubs.
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About Us
Woodlea Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 243 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 61% 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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I consider it a great honour and source of pride to lead Woodlea Junior School. Our school's ethos at Woodlea is that we firmly support and think that parent-school collaboration benefits children. Woodlea Junior School has a team of dedicated staff, who strive to give every child the very best start in life; personally, socially and academically and our 'open door' policy reiterates this. Numerous initiatives assisting kids in all facets of their lives have already been witnessed this year, both within and outside of the classroom. We hope that after visiting our website, you will be able to tell that the news and information we offer will give you a full understanding of who we really are. An active, welcoming school, Woodlea has a lot going on. We sincerely hope you enjoy your time here and discover what you're looking for. We cordially encourage you to come see us whether you are a brand-new parent or an experienced one, a guest, or—most importantly—a child. Visitors to our school frequently remark on how amiable, courteous, and joyful our students are. These youngsters would be thrilled to show you around. They, I, and every member of the school community take great pride in our school.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 7-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.3 | 25.8 | 20.5 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 108 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 109 | 105 |
| 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 | 104 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 61% | 55.57% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 7.4% | 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 | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.2 | 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 | 105 1 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 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 | 68% 2 | 60.01% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 8 | 9.2% | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | 0.0 | Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | 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 2 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 66% 17 | 60.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 9.08% | 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 | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | 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 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 95 | 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 | 49% | 57.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 7.79% | 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 | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.1 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Woodlea Junior School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1