Woodlands Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Woodlands Lane Shirley Solihull West Midlands B90 2PX |
| Reference Number | 104053 |
Woodlands Infant School is performing well, achieving a good overall effectiveness rating during its first routine inspection since the COVID-19 pandemic. The school is characterized by a happy and harmonious community where pupils thrive and feel safe. Leaders prioritize the well-being of pupils, staff, and parents, and the dedication of the staff results in a high standard of education, especially in reading and personal development, which was rated outstanding. Pupils exhibit good behavior, engage actively in lessons, and are encouraged to take on leadership roles, fostering a sense of responsibility and kindness within the school environment.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 200 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.5%
Girls: 52.5% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 14.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 42% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 | 25 | 59 |
| 2 | 27 | 33 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 52.5% |
| Chinese | 14% |
| Indian | 10% |
| Asian, Other | 8.5% |
| White & Asian | 3.5% |
| White, Other | 3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 27 Sep 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 27 Sep 2022 | School inspection: |
| 30 Jan 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Jun 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 10 May 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong emphasis on reading and phonics with a focus on fluency.
- Supportive and safe environment for pupils.
- Outstanding personal development fostering kindness and responsibility.
- Well-trained staff in physical education and mathematics.
- Rich variety of extra-curricular activities available to pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum progression lacks clarity in a few subjects from early years to key stage 1.
- Challenges in recruiting new governors leading to vacancies on the governing body.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 45 | 18 |
| Third Preference | 23 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 7 | 3 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School
Stratford Road, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 4AY |
0.31 miles |
|
Shirley Heath Junior School
Coombe Road, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 3DS |
0.48 miles |
|
Burman Infant School
Velsheda Road, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 2JW |
0.6 miles |
|
Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James
Halifax Road, Shirley, Solihull, B90 2BT |
0.62 miles |
|
Dickens Heath Community Primary School
Three Acres Lane, Dickens Heath, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 1NA |
0.88 miles |
|
Blossomfield Infant and Nursery School
Eastcote Close, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 3QX |
0.94 miles |
|
Cranmore Infant School
Northland Road, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 4SA |
0.98 miles |
|
Haslucks Green School
Haslucks Green Road, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 2EJ |
0.99 miles |
|
Mill Lodge Primary School
Aqueduct Road, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 1BT |
1.12 miles |
|
Widney Junior School
Clifton Crescent, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 3LQ |
1.13 miles |
|
Streetsbrook Infant and Early Years Academy
Ralph Road, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 3LB |
1.25 miles |
|
Chilcote Primary School
Chilcote Close, Birmingham, West Midlands, B28 0PB |
1.37 miles |
|
Peterbrook Primary School
High Street, Solihull Lodge, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 1HR |
1.39 miles |
|
Sharmans Cross Junior School
Sharmans Cross Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 1PH |
1.42 miles |
|
Cheswick Green Primary School
Cheswick Way, Cheswick Green, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 4HG |
1.42 miles |
|
Tidbury Green School
Dickens Heath Road, Tidbury Green, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 1QW |
1.62 miles |
|
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Whitefields Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 3NZ |
1.66 miles |
|
St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School
841 Shirley Road, Hall Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B28 9JJ |
1.78 miles |
|
Yardley Wood Community Primary School
School Road, Yardley Wood, Birmingham, West Midlands, B14 4ER |
1.8 miles |
|
Robin Hood Academy
Pitmaston Road, Hall Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B28 9PP |
1.83 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Light Hall School
Hathaway Road, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 2PZ |
0.13 miles |
|
Hazel Oak School
Hazel Oak Road, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 2AZ |
0.54 miles |
|
Kingswood School
St James Place, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 2BA |
0.55 miles |
|
Alderbrook School
Blossomfield Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 1SN |
1.37 miles |
|
Tudor Grange Academy, Solihull
Dingle Lane, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 3PD |
1.51 miles |
|
Solihull College & University Centre
Blossomfield Campus, Blossomfield Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 1SB |
1.66 miles |
|
St Peter's Catholic School
Whitefields Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 3NZ |
1.69 miles |
|
Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy
6 Dale View Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B14 4HN |
1.8 miles |
|
Reynalds Cross School
Kineton Green Road, Olton, Solihull, West Midlands, B92 7ER |
2.07 miles |
|
Langley School
Kineton Green Road, Olton, Solihull, West Midlands, B92 7ER |
2.1 miles |
|
Woodrush High School
Shawhurst Lane, Wythall, Worcestershire, B47 5JW |
2.27 miles |
|
Solihull Sixth Form College
Widney Manor Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 3WR |
2.37 miles |
|
Aspire Ap School
Hall Green Baptist Church, 1250 Stratford Road, Hall Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B28 9EJ |
2.47 miles |
|
Hall Green School
Southam Road, Hall Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B28 0AA |
2.5 miles |
|
Solihull School
Warwick Road, Solihull, B91 3DJ |
2.6 miles |
|
Lode Heath School
Lode Lane, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 2HW |
2.75 miles |
|
Kings Heath Secondary School
Chamberlain Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B13 0QP |
2.78 miles |
|
Ninestiles, an Academy
Hartfield Crescent, Acocks Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B27 7QG |
2.78 miles |
|
Swanshurst School
Brook Lane, Billesley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B13 0TW |
2.97 miles |
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Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School
Victoria Road, Acocks Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B27 7XY |
3.14 miles |