Woodland Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Woodland Bishop Auckland County Durham DL13 5RF |
| Phone | 01388718271 |
| Reference Number | 114108 |
Woodland Primary School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all inspected areas. The school has a strong and nurturing environment where students thrive, benefitting from robust relationships among staff, pupils, and parents. High expectations are set for pupils, leading to effective engagement and positive learning outcomes. The school's ambitious curriculum is well-sequenced, accommodating mixed-age classes effectively, and fostering pupils' academic success and personal development. However, it is important to note that this is the school's first inspection in over a decade since it was last deemed 'Outstanding'. This long gap may have affected certain aspects of the school's performance as they adapt to more recent frameworks and expectations.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 25 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 60%
Girls: 40% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 12% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 12.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 10 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | Unknown | 2 |
| 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 3 | Unknown | 1 | 1 |
| 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 6 | 2 | Unknown | 2 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92% |
| White, Other | 4% |
| Unclassified | 4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 17 Apr 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 Apr 2024 | School inspection: |
| 31 Jan 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 25 Sep 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Feb 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong and trusting relationships among staff, pupils, and parents.
- Highly ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Encouragement of precise vocabulary use and enthusiastic engagement in learning.
- Well-developed early years provision contributing to good progress.
- Effective governance and support for school improvement.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subject leaders lack a secure understanding of pupil performance in their areas.
- In early years, some play-based activities lack clear learning intentions.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 2 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 1 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Butterknowle Primary School
Pinfold Lane, Butterknowle, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 5PB |
2.25 miles |
|
Cockfield Primary School
Front Street, Cockfield, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 5EN |
3.4 miles |
|
Hamsterley Primary School
Hamsterley Primary School, Hamsterley, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 3QF |
3.81 miles |
|
Ramshaw Primary School
Oaks Bank, Evenwood, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 9SD |
4.91 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Highcroft School
Highcroft, The Green, Cockfield, BISHOP AUCKLAND, County Durham, DL13 5AG |
3.59 miles |
|
Staindrop Academy
Cleatlam Lane, Staindrop, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 3JU |
4.94 miles |