Woodcocks' Well CofE Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Church Street Mow Cop Stoke-on-Trent Staffordshire ST7 3NQ |
| Phone | 01782512323 |
| Reference Number | 111255 |
Woodcocks’ Well CofE Primary School is currently rated as requiring improvement, with noticeable strengths in personal development and early years provision. Pupils feel valued and are happy at school, forming strong relationships with staff. The school has established ambitious curriculums that engage pupils, particularly in early years and key stage 1, where achievement is commendable. However, fluctuations in staff and past curricular weaknesses have adversely affected the performance of pupils in key stage 2, leading to concerns about their overall achievements.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 100 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49%
Girls: 51% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 12% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 22 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 6 | 13 |
| 2 | 5 | 10 | 15 |
| 3 | 10 | 8 | 18 |
| 4 | 10 | 3 | 13 |
| 5 | 6 | 7 | 13 |
| 6 | 4 | 8 | 12 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 99% |
| African | 1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 Jul 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Jul 2024 | School inspection: |
| 11 Oct 2018 | Short inspection |
| 18 Jun 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 10 Mar 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Apr 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel loved and valued in a supportive environment.
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils contribute to a positive atmosphere.
- Good provision in early years that prepares pupils well for their next stages of learning.
- Engaging and ambitious curriculums for many subjects.
- Effective love for reading cultivated from early years to Year 6.
- Successful identification and support for pupils with SEND.
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils in key stage 2 do not achieve well enough due to staff instability.
- Teachers lack sufficient subject knowledge in some areas to deliver the curriculum effectively.
- Assessment strategies are not fully aligned with the curriculum, leading to gaps in learning.
- Governors have not acted swiftly to address declines in educational quality.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 33% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 102 | ||
| Maths | 99 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -4.5 | ||
| Writing | -6.3 | ||
| Maths | -6.7 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 6 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 1 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 8 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Castle Primary School
Mow Cop Road, Mow Cop, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 4NE |
0.25 miles |
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Thursfield Primary School
Chapel Lane, Harriseahead, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 4JL |
1.01 miles |
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Kidsgrove Primary School
Gloucester Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 4DL |
1.08 miles |
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Scholar Green Primary School
Congleton Road, Scholar Green, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 3HF |
1.21 miles |
|
Dove Bank Primary School
Off Rutland Road, Kidsgrove, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 4AP |
1.38 miles |
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Knypersley First School
Newpool Road, Knypersley, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST8 6NN |
1.68 miles |
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St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary
Gloucester Road, Kidsgrove, ST7 1EL |
1.7 miles |
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St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy
Poplar Drive, Kidsgrove, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 4HT |
1.8 miles |
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James Bateman Middle School
Park Lane, Knypersley, Biddulph, Staffordshire, ST8 7AT |
1.81 miles |
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Packmoor Ormiston Academy
Carr Street, Packmoor, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 4SP |
1.83 miles |
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Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy
Woodland Street, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST8 6LW |
2.09 miles |
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Kingsfield First School
Gunn Street, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST8 6AY |
2.1 miles |
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The Reginald Mitchell Primary School
Congleton Road, Butt Lane, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 1NA |
2.12 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Academy, Goldenhill
Mobberley Road, Goldenhill, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 5RN |
2.26 miles |
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Squirrel Hayes First School
Springfield Road, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST8 7DF |
2.26 miles |
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Goldenhill Primary Academy
Broadfield Road, Goldenhill, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 4QE |
2.32 miles |
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St Saviour's CofE Academy
Congleton Road, Talke, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 1LW |
2.37 miles |
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Star Academy, Sandyford
Burnaby Road, Sandyford, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 5PT |
2.62 miles |
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Whitfield Valley Primary Academy
Oxford Road, Fegg Hayes, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 6TD |
2.72 miles |
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Wonder Star School
Young People's Community Centre, Chapel Lane, Rode Heath, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 3SD |
2.72 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Kidsgrove Secondary School
Gloucester Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 4DL |
1.08 miles |
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Bluebell School Ltd
Gloucester Road, Kidsgrove, Stoke on Trent, ST7 1EH |
1.51 miles |
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Roaches School
Tunstall Road, Knypersley, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST8 7AB |
1.75 miles |
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The King's CofE Academy
First Avenue, Kidsgrove, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 1DP |
1.89 miles |
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Biddulph High School
Conway Road, Knypersley, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST8 7AR |
2.2 miles |
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Church Lawton School
Cherry Tree Avenue, Church Lawton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 3EL |
2.38 miles |
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Watermill School
Turnhurst Road, Chell, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 6JZ |
2.66 miles |
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Ormiston Horizon Academy
Turnhurst Road, Tunstall, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 6JZ |
2.7 miles |
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TILT Education
The Bungalow, Cardway, Business Park, Linley Lane, Alsager, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 2UX |
2.86 miles |
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St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy
Little Chell Lane, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 6LZ |
2.99 miles |
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Aidenswood School
48 Parson Street, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 4ED |
3.71 miles |
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The Nest
Brownhills Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 4JU |
3.72 miles |
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Haywood Academy
High Lane, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 7AB |
3.94 miles |
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Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent
WESTPORT ROAD, TUNSTALL, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST6 4LD |
3.96 miles |
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Alsager School
Hassall Road, Alsager, Stoke-on-Trent, Cheshire, ST7 2HR |
4.04 miles |
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Congleton High School
Box Lane, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 4NS |
4.09 miles |
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Esland Daven School
Unit 2 Dane Valley Mill, Havannah Street, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 2AH |
4.36 miles |
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Opal Education
Unit 12, Holland Business Park, Riverdane Road, Congleton, CW12 1PN |
4.45 miles |
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Alpha Learning Staffordshire
Hobson Street, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 2AW |
4.59 miles |
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Eaton Bank Academy
Jackson Road, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 1NT |
4.71 miles |